Job Description

Summary The role of Scientific Writer - Content 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 (MedicalLegal-Regulatory).

Location - Hyderabad #Hybrid
About the Role:
The role of Scientific Writer - Content 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 Label Update Center of Excellence (LU CoE) and will have to demonstrate strong collaboration with colleagues across all NOCCs (India, US, Ireland and Mexico), operate in a metricized environment, maintain highest quality standards, and live Novartis values and behaviors every day.
Key Responsibilities:

• Update, edit, and develop scientific content for medico-marketing platforms and assets, while ensuring that the materials adhere to current ISI / PI, MLR and other reference guidelines.
• Collaborate with project managers and creative teams to deliver the assigned marketing materials with accuracy, clarity, consistency and in alignment with MLR, other regulatory and company policy.
• Support 2 to 5 brands simultaneously, ensuring time-bound and efficient label changes / updates to the US marketing materials.
• Periodically handle high-pressure work if multiple projects are running simultaneously to deliver within the strict timelines as regulated by US FDA / Project specifications.
• Gather requirements and clear understanding from Scientific Reviewers, Brand Content Owners, Delivery and Project Managers, and other stakeholders to effectively implement required changes.
• Comply with project management activities, such as - but not limited to - following standard operating procedures (SOPs), marking status updates on production trackers, completing tasks on project management tool, following ways-of-working with other support teams, etc.
• Uphold Novartis Brand standards and other specifications for documentation.
• Ensure exemplary communication and collaboration with colleagues across Novartis NOCCs, while efficiently managing stakeholder expectations and project requirements.
• Think from a continuous improvement mindset - and recommend efficiency / quality improvement ideas for the benefit of the team / business.
• Support the Team Lead in driving site or global initiatives related to automation, AI initiatives, and other ad-hoc projects.

Essential Requirements:

• M.Sc. / M. Pharm / Ph.D. or equivalent Qualification in Medical Sciences
• 1 to 3 years' experience, either with a Global Capability / Operations Center with a Pharmaceutical organization or a consulting organization with Pharma as a client
• Domain: Medical Communications, Medico Marketing, Project Management.
• Preferably 1 year's exposure on working with MLR and US FDA regulated environment.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation:
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to diversityandincl.india@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Skills Desired Advertising Campaigns, Alteryx, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Networking, Curiosity, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plans, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Process Documentation, Strategic Marketing