Scientific Writer Job at Novartis | Apply Now
Looking for a scientific writer job in the pharmaceutical industry? Novartis is hiring an Expert Scientific Writer in India, offering an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong medical writing expertise. This role is ideal for candidates seeking growth in Novartis careers, especially those with a background in Pharm D or life sciences, aiming to build a rewarding career in pharma jobs in Hyderabad and across India.
- Job Position: Expert Scientific Writer
- Job Location: Hyderabad, India
- Job ID: REQ-10075521
About the Company
Scientific writer job opportunities at Novartis offer professionals a chance to work with a global healthcare leader dedicated to reimagining medicine. Novartis focuses on innovative science, collaboration, and improving patient lives worldwide. With a strong presence in India, the company provides excellent career growth through Novartis careers, especially for candidates exploring pharma jobs in Hyderabad and other major hubs.
Job Description
The scientific writer’s job role involves the creation of high-quality, complex scientific content, such as publications and foundational core content elements, in line with priorities and scientific narrative defined in SCP. Ownership of content from brief to publication or presentation, for first-time right delivery.
Qualifications
The scientific writer job eligibility criteria include:
- Minimum Science degree or equivalent, or PharmD
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications and medical writing
- Good understanding of industry work processes for publications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written and oral English
Key Responsibilities
A scientific writer job responsibilities include:
- Research and write original content for publications activities (primary and review manuscripts, abstracts, posters), slide presentations, and other materials. Demonstrate a command of assigned therapeutic areas and expertise with assigned products.
- Prepare meeting materials for satellite symposia (agenda, slide content, speaker briefings, etc.), and reports from advisory boards and other internal or external meetings.
- Develop content that is scientifically accurate, evidence-based, grammatically accurate, referenced using appropriate sources, and consistent with quality standards for author review, customer review as appropriate, and scientific peer review.
- Perform internal scientific reviews to ensure quality in line with the scope and scientific messages. Mentor internal team members and help onboard new joiners.
- As needed, perform quality control (QC) checking / proofreading of the above-mentioned documents to meet stakeholder expectations. Clearly communicate medical scientific concepts in a condensed, audience-appropriate way.
- Follow all internal processes and procedures regarding workflow, development of deliverables, and adherence to industry best practices, including GPP.
- Demonstrate flexibility/adaptability to function on different therapeutic teams and work across multiple brands.
- Provide input and aid in troubleshooting/problem-solving. Participate in strategic and tactical publications planning and related research.
- Maintain records for all assigned projects, including archiving in line with global SOPs. Performs additional tasks as assigned.
Why Join Novartis?
A scientific writer job at Novartis offers more than just employment—it provides a platform to make a meaningful impact. Helping people with diseases and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other, Novartis teams work together to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.



