Expert Scientific Writer

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Content Development

• Develop high‑quality, scientifically rigorous materials - including slide decks, congress/symposia content, and advisory board resources - aligned to the overarching scientific narrative. Ensure scientific precision, clarity, and IMACE‑level quality standards across all materials, supporting review processes with strong input on messaging, data accuracy, and consistency.
• Own end‑to‑end delivery of scientific content, ensuring first‑time‑right execution across multiple concurrent projects and brands.
• Research, interpret, and synthesize complex scientific and clinical data into clear, accurate, strategically aligned content for diverse audiences.
• Provide scientific insight to address data‑related queries, support problem solving, and ensure precise messaging.

Matrix Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with IMA, GMA, and cross‑functional clinical, and commercial teams to understand priorities and refine scientific messages.
• Integrate feedback efficiently and contribute to publications planning, research activities, and team capability building through mentoring and onboarding.
• Support continuous improvement of content formats, tools, and delivery approaches across channels and therapeutic areas.

Content Excellence, Governance & Harmonization

• Uphold scientific quality, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to templates, SOPs, and governance processes, ensuring all content is compliant and audit‑ready.
• Promote harmonization of scientific communications across therapeutic areas and markets to support an integrated and impactful communications strategy.
• Apply structured content and digital platforms to maintain, update, and optimize scientific materials, enabling lifecycle management, reuse, and improved efficiency.

Essential Requirements:

• Education and Experience: Minimum BSc with 10+ years relevant experience, Preferred Advanced degree (PhD/Postdoc/MD) with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience developing scientific or medical content within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare communications environments.
• Over 2 years of experience in at least one therapeutic area: Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal, Neuroscience, or Immunology.
• Proven ability to interpret, synthesize, and communicate complex scientific and clinical data with high scientific rigor.
• Strong experience working in global, matrixed, cross‑functional teams (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, etc.). Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent scientific projects under tight timelines across brands or therapeutic areas.
• Solid understanding of medical review processes, documentation management, compliance standards, and version control.
• Proficiency with digital and modular content platforms and structured content approaches.
• Fluent oral and written English; additional languages desirable.

Benefits & Rewards:

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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.

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