Expert Scientific Writer Job at Novartis
Are you passionate about scientific writing and looking to advance your career with a leading healthcare company? Novartis is offering an exciting opportunity for an Expert Scientific Writer to join our team. Novartis is dedicated to expanding medical jobs in India and is seeking talented individuals to create impactful scientific content that contributes to their mission of transforming patient lives in the Expert Scientific Writer Job.
About Novartis:
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. With a strong commitment to research and development, Novartis is at the forefront of medical innovation, striving to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people everywhere.
Job Details:
- Job Name: Expert Scientific Writer
- Job ID: REQ-10083421
- Location: Hyderabad, India
- Functional Area: Research & Development
- Job Type: Full-time
Job Description:
As an Expert Scientific Writer, you will be responsible for producing high-quality scientific documents that align with the strategic objectives of Novartis Careers. You will develop content for a variety of scientific communications, including manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that all materials are scientifically accurate and meet the highest quality standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to medical jobs in India by supporting the dissemination of scientific knowledge. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in shaping the scientific narrative that supports Novartis’ mission to improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop deep therapeutic area and product expertise to support scientific communication activities.
- Research, write, and review original scientific content, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, and related materials.
- Create and coordinate meeting materials for symposia, advisory boards, and internal/external scientific meetings.
- Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, evidence-based, appropriately referenced, and compliant with quality standards.
- Conduct scientific reviews and provide quality oversight to maintain consistency of key messages and content quality.
- Mentor team members, support onboarding of new colleagues, and contribute to capability building.
- Perform quality control (QC), proofreading, and compliance checks to meet stakeholder and publication standards.
- Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communications.
- Adhere to internal processes, SOPs, publication guidelines (GPP), and industry best practices throughout project execution.
- Support publication strategy, cross-functional projects, problem-solving, documentation, archiving, and work across multiple therapeutic areas and brands.
Minimum Requirements for this Expert Scientific Writer Job:
- Minimum MD equivalent. preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications.
- Medical writing experience.
- Good understanding of industry work processes for publications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Skills Required for this Expert Scientific Writer Job:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work in cross-functional teams.


