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Senior Scientific Writer Ii

Novartis
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
10 May 20, 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 Scientific Writer II — Structured Job Summary

Company: Novartis
Novartis Official Website
Location: Hyderabad (Office / Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: REQ-10071770
Application Deadline: May 22, 2026


1. Role Overview

The Senior Scientific Writer II is responsible for developing high-quality, accurate, and compliant scientific and medical communications aligned with therapeutic area (TA) strategy and brand narrative.

The role focuses on translating complex clinical and scientific data into clear, evidence-based content for internal and external medical audiences across multiple channels and formats.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Scientific Content Development

  • Develop medical and scientific communication materials such as:

    • Slide decks

    • Congress and symposium content

    • Advisory board materials

    • Internal medical engagement content

  • Prepare congress deliverables:

    • Satellite symposium agendas

    • Speaker briefing documents

    • Presentation slides

  • Analyze and synthesize complex clinical/scientific data into structured, evidence-based narratives

  • Ensure scientific accuracy, clarity, and compliance with internal IMACE-level standards

  • Manage multiple concurrent projects across brands and therapeutic areas


B. Matrix Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including:

    • Medical Affairs (IMA, GMA)

    • Clinical Development

    • Therapeutic Area stakeholders

  • Align content with scientific priorities and messaging strategies

  • Participate in scientific discussions to refine key narratives

  • Support improvements in content formats, tools, and delivery approaches


C. Quality, Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure all materials meet internal SOPs, regulatory standards, and governance frameworks

  • Use standardized templates and QC processes for consistency

  • Maintain:

    • Version control

    • Documentation trails

    • Audit-ready content integrity

  • Ensure scientific rigor across all deliverables


3. Required Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum: BSc or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience

  • Preferred: Advanced degree (PhD / Postdoc / MD) with 3–4 years of experience


Experience

  • Extensive experience in medical/scientific writing within pharma, biotech, or healthcare communications

  • At least 2+ years in one therapeutic area:

    • Oncology

    • Cardiovascular

    • Renal

    • Neuroscience

    • Immunology

  • Experience working in matrixed global organizations

  • Familiarity with medical review, compliance, and approval workflows


Core Skills

  • Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical/scientific data

  • Strong scientific writing and synthesis skills

  • Project management across multiple deliverables

  • Stakeholder management in cross-functional teams

  • Knowledge of documentation control and QC processes

  • Proficiency with structured or modular content systems

  • Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages preferred


4. Key Skill Areas (From JD Keywords)

  • Clinical Research & Clinical Trials

  • Drug Development & Medical Affairs

  • Immunology & Internal Medicine

  • Patient Care Context Understanding

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Internal Controls & Compliance Systems

  • Health Sciences & Medical Information Management

  • Organizational & Project Management Skills


5. Organizational Context

The role contributes to global scientific communication strategies within a matrix organization, ensuring consistency, quality, and scientific integrity across therapeutic areas and markets.