Hybrid Scientific Writer at Novatis, Hyderabad
Looking for a high-growth medical writing career in a global pharmaceutical company? Novartis is hiring a Senior Scientific Writer I for its Hyderabad office. This Hybrid Scientific Writer Job at Novartis is ideal for professionals experienced in scientific writing, medical communications, publication development, and clinical data interpretation. The selected candidate for this Scientific Writer Job in Hyderabad will independently manage complex scientific communication projects across therapeutic areas. The role also includes stakeholder management, publication planning, mentoring junior writers, and ensuring quality compliance. Candidates with pharmaceutical or medical communications experience are strongly preferred.
About the Company:
Novartis is a globally recognized pharmaceutical and healthcare company focused on innovative medicines, research, and patient-centered healthcare solutions.
The company operates across multiple therapeutic areas and is known for its strong research-driven culture, scientific innovation, and global healthcare impact. Novartis offers career opportunities in clinical research, medical communications, drug development, and scientific strategy.
Job Details:
- Job Role: Senior Scientific Writer I
- Job ID: REQ-10076530
- Department: Research & Development
- Job Location: Hyderabad
- Work Mode: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Job Type: Regular
- Shift Work: No
- Work Timing Requirement: Availability during US business hours when required
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-quality scientific and medical communication documents
- Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, posters, oral presentations, and slide decks in this Hybrid Scientific Writer Job in Hyderabad
- Create medical education materials and advisory board content
- Interpret and synthesize complex clinical data from multiple sources
- Ensure scientifically accurate and evidence-based content development
- Independently manage multiple complex projects across therapeutic areas
- Handle project timelines, stakeholder reviews, and quality checks
- Coordinate with Medical Communications Directors and subject matter experts at Novartis Careers
- Participate in author meetings and stakeholder discussions
- Resolve conflicting feedback and content-related challenges
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, publication standards, and GPP3 guidelines
- Perform QC review, reference verification, and data checks
- Maintain documentation, tracking, and audit readiness
- Mentor junior scientific writers and support onboarding activities in this Scientific Writer Job
- Contribute to knowledge sharing and process improvement initiatives
- Support publication planning and scientific storytelling strategies
- Recommend submission strategies and communication approaches
- Support team-level operational efficiency initiatives
Educational Requirements for the Hybrid Scientific Writer Job:
- A bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field is mandatory
- Preferred Advanced Degrees: PhD, PharmD, or MD
- Strong background in scientific or medical writing preferred
Skills Required:
- Scientific writing expertise
- Medical communications experience
- Clinical data interpretation skills
- Publication development knowledge
- Project management abilities
- Stakeholder communication skills
- Knowledge of publication workflows
- Understanding of GPP3 guidelines
- Attention to detail and a quality control mindset
- Data verification and reference management
- Team mentoring and leadership skills
- Cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Scientific storytelling and presentation skills
- Research methodology understanding
- Ability to work in multicultural matrix environments
- Time management and prioritization skills
Experience Required:
- 3 to 5 years of scientific or medical writing experience
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or medical communications environment preferred
- Experience handling complex scientific documents independently
- Experience in publication and medical communications workflows preferred
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- Strong scientific acumen
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Collaborative and proactive mindset
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to mentor junior writers
- Comfortable working with global stakeholders
- Flexibility to work during US business hours when needed
Benefits of the Hybrid Scientific Writer Job:
- Opportunity to work with a globally recognized pharmaceutical company
- Exposure to international medical communications projects
- Hybrid work opportunity in Hyderabad
- Involvement in scientific publications and research communication
- Opportunity to collaborate with global healthcare experts
- Career growth in medical writing and pharmaceutical research
- Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and publication strategies
- Inclusive and diversity-focused work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Participation in global scientific initiatives and projects
