Job Description Summary

The role of Senior Associate Scientific Writing involves updating / creating scientifically / medically accurate content for commercial and medico-marketing assets such as newsletters, RTEs, civics, social media posts, websites, digital and print brochures, banners, etc. This person will be required to update the content for existing / new assets for Novartis Brand / products such that they reflect the most recent changes to Important Safety Information (ISI) / Prescribing Information (PI) / Other reference documents. These updates need to be consistent with the stringent MLR guidelines and specifications (Medical- Legal-Regulatory). This role will be a part of Studio Operations and will have to demonstrate strong collaboration with colleagues across all Novartis sites (India, US, Ireland and Mexico), operate in a metricized environment, maintain highest quality standards, and live Novartis values and behaviours every day.

Job Description

Location – Hyderabad  #LI Hybrid

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant promotional materials including iCVAs, brochures, digital campaigns, Emails, social media posts, banners etc.

  
  
  

• Ensure messaging is consistent with brand strategy and aligned with approved product positioning.

  
  
  

• Support omnichannel content planning by identifying opportunities to repurpose scientific content for multiple formats and platforms targeting different audiences. Contribute and develop to modular content models.

  
  
  

• Monitor and interpret label updates and ensure timely content revision across all promotional assets.

  
  
  

• Liaison with editorial, creative and regulatory teams to ensure alignment of promotional content with latest approved label. Mentor junior writers , providing guidance and training on commercial writing, label integration and compliance standards.

  
  
  

• Develop and maintain label update checklists, to ensure consistency of the updates across materials. Partner with scientific writers, creative and digital teams to ensure efficient, high-quality content development workflows.

  
  
  

Essential Requirements:  
Work Experience:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine or related field.

  
  
  

• 3-5 years of experience in scientific writing with a strong focus on promotional material, content planning and label updates.

  
  
  

• In-depth understanding of promotional scientific communications, clinical data interpretation, and pharmaceutical regulations.

  
  
  

• Familiarity with promotional content review systems and relevant codes.

  
  
  

• Strategic mindset with ability to contribute to content planning and campaign design.. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  
  
  

• Ability to work cross-functionally in matrix environment with high attention to detail and timelines.

  
  
  

• Exposure to global content localization /adaptation. Understanding of omnichannel marketing

  
  
  

Skills:

• Advertising Campaigns.

  
  
  

• Content Development

  
  
  

• Analytical Thinking.

  
  
  

• Brand Awareness.

  
  
  

• Commercial Writing

  
  
  

• Omnichannel Marketing

  
  
  

• Digital Marketing.

  
  
  

• Email Marketing.

  
  
  

• Marketing Communications.

  
  
  

• Marketing Strategy.

  
  
  

• Media Campaigns.

  
  
  

• Strategic Marketing.

  
  
  

Languages :

• English.

  
  
  

Skills Desired

Advertising Campaigns, Alteryx, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Networking, Curious Mindset, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plans, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Process Documentation, Strategic Marketing