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Senior Medical Information Manager I

Novartis
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
9 May 29, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Medical Information Manager I

Job ID: REQ-10067673
Date: May 18, 2026
Location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Company: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Division: US – Marketing / Medical Information


Job Overview

The Senior Medical Information Manager I is responsible for managing medical and scientific communications with healthcare professionals (HCPs) and internal stakeholders. The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant responses to medical inquiries and supports medical information (MI) operations, training, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.


Key Responsibilities

A. Medical Inquiry Management

  • Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs across multiple communication channels

  • Ensure responses are accurate, timely, and compliant with regulatory and company guidelines

  • Document all interactions in MI systems as per SOPs and compliance standards


B. Medical Content Development

  • Create and review Medical Response Documents (MRDs) for product portfolios

  • Ensure scientific accuracy and consistency of medical communication materials

  • Maintain up-to-date product and therapeutic knowledge


C. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work with Medical Strategy Teams (MST) and global MI colleagues

  • Align MI activities with medical strategy and business priorities

  • Contribute to development and execution of MI strategies and tactics


D. Training & Internal Support

  • Provide therapeutic area and product training to internal teams

  • Support Medical Information, Compliance, and Customer Interaction Center (CIC) teams

  • Assist in developing MI processes and operational improvements


E. Analytics, Reporting & Insights

  • Collect and analyze MI activity metrics

  • Develop reports and identify actionable insights

  • Present findings to internal stakeholders and leadership teams


F. Compliance, Quality & Audit Support

  • Support internal audits and external inspections

  • Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and Novartis guidelines

  • Identify and implement best practices in MI operations

  • Maintain documentation readiness for audits and inspections


G. Process Improvement & Projects

  • Participate in initiatives to optimize Medical Information services

  • Contribute to system/process enhancements for MI functions

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across teams


Minimum Requirements

Education

  • PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent qualification


Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in:

    • Medical writing OR

    • Medical information / drug information OR

    • Relevant clinical experience

  • Experience in literature analysis and scientific evaluation


Core Skills

  • Strong understanding of disease areas and pharmaceutical products

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

  • Strong analytical and reporting skills


Operational Requirements

  • Willingness to support US business hours (up to ~9:00 PM IST)

  • Availability for scheduled US holiday coverage

  • On-call support for critical issues when required


Core Competencies

  • Medical communication and scientific writing

  • Stakeholder management

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Data analysis and reporting

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Operational execution in a global environment


Work Environment

  • Global Medical Information function supporting US business operations

  • High compliance and regulatory focus

  • Cross-functional collaboration with medical, commercial, and compliance teams

  • Fast-paced, service-oriented communication role