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Senior Scientific Writer

Novartis
Novartis
4-10+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 9, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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
Job ID: REQ-10068651
Job Category: Medical Writing | Scientific Communications | Clinical Research & Development
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Regular
Industry: Pharmaceutical | Life Sciences | Clinical Research
Experience Required: 4–10+ Years (depending on qualification)


Job Overview

ThePharmaDaily.com presents a senior-level opportunity for an experienced Senior Scientific Writer to join a global pharmaceutical leader in Research & Development. This role is critical in delivering high-quality scientific publications and medical content, supporting clinical research, regulatory communication, and global medical strategies.

The position involves end-to-end ownership of scientific content, from initial briefing through final publication or presentation, ensuring first-time-right delivery aligned with the Scientific Communication Plan (SCP).


Key Responsibilities

Scientific & Medical Writing

  • Develop high-quality scientific content, including:

    • Abstracts, manuscripts, posters, and presentation slide decks

    • Subgroup analyses and RWE/observational study publications

    • Medical education materials and foundational scientific content

    • Congress-related deliverables (pre-congress materials, onsite coverage, post-congress decks, omni-channel content)

  • Conduct literature searches, publication alerts, and congress communications

  • Support medical education and scientific storytelling aligned with defined scientific narratives

Quality & Compliance

  • Perform quality control (QC) and proofreading to meet internal and external standards

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, publication, and journal standards (e.g., CONSORT guidelines)

  • Follow company specifications, templates, SOPs, and documentation standards

  • Maintain audit readiness, training compliance, and accurate project archiving

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Manage multiple projects across up to two brands simultaneously

  • Obtain and incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders

  • Adhere to project management tools, policies, and timelines

  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clinical, regulatory, and medical teams


Education & Experience Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification and experience combinations:

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

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

  • PhD with 4+ years of Clinical Research experience

  • MBBS or equivalent with 4+ years of Clinical Research experience

  • MD or equivalent with 2+ years of Clinical Research experience


Essential Skills & Competencies

  • Strong expertise in medical and scientific writing for clinical research publications

  • Proven ability to deliver regulatory and journal-ready documents within timelines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences

  • High attention to detail with strong quality and compliance orientation

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment

  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills


Desirable Skills

  • Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement

  • Ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external partners

  • Strong understanding of global publication strategies and medical compliance


Why Join This Opportunity?

  • Work on global, high-impact clinical and scientific publications

  • Be part of a leading pharmaceutical R&D organization

  • Hybrid work environment with strong focus on quality, innovation, and collaboration

  • Career growth in medical writing, scientific communications, and clinical development

  • Inclusive culture committed to diversity, equity, and patient-centric innovation


Diversity & Inclusion

The organization is committed to building an inclusive workplace and diverse teams that reflect the patients and communities it serves. Equal opportunities are provided to all qualified candidates.