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Senior Scientific Writer

Novartis
Novartis
4-8 years
Not Disclosed
10 Dec. 30, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Senior Scientific Writer
Location: Hyderabad, India
Company: Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 4–8+ years in Clinical Research/Medical Writing


About Novartis

Novartis is a global healthcare leader dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. With a mission to become the most valued and trusted medicines company worldwide, Novartis fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, driving breakthrough therapies that transform patient outcomes.


Role Overview

The Senior Scientific Writer will be responsible for creating high-quality scientific content, including publications, presentations, and core medical content, aligned with strategic scientific narratives. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and first-time-right delivery across all deliverables, supporting clinical research, regulatory requirements, and marketing activities.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop scientific and medical documents such as abstracts, posters, slide decks, manuscripts (including subgroup analyses and real-world evidence studies), and congress materials.

  • Support medical education materials and omni-channel communications aligned with therapeutic area priorities.

  • Perform quality control (QC) checks and proofreading to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and delivering high-quality outputs.

  • Gather and implement feedback from internal stakeholders to enhance document quality and relevance.

  • Maintain accurate project documentation, archives, and audit readiness in line with SOPs and regulatory standards.

  • Comply with Novartis specifications for documentation, templates, and processes.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education:

    • B.Sc. or equivalent + 8 years of Clinical Research experience, or

    • M.Sc./M.Pharm + 6 years of Clinical Research experience, or

    • PhD + 4 years of Clinical Research experience, or

    • MBBS/MD or equivalent + 2–4 years of Clinical Research experience

  • Skills & Expertise:

    • Strong knowledge of scientific writing, clinical research, and regulatory requirements.

    • Experience preparing medical and scientific documents for publication, regulatory submissions, and marketing support.

    • Proficiency in adhering to publication standards such as CONSORT and journal formatting requirements.

    • Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining quality and deadlines.


Desirable Qualifications

  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and interaction with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, KOLs, and internal teams.

  • Experience in designing and improving processes to meet compliance and quality standards.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering first-time-right scientific content.


Why Join Novartis

  • Be part of a global innovation-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

  • Work in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values diversity and professional growth.

  • Access comprehensive benefits and rewards to support personal and professional development.

  • Contribute to scientific communication that shapes healthcare decisions globally.

Apply Now to join Novartis as a Senior Scientific Writer and help drive impactful medical communications across therapeutic areas.