Manager, Scientific Writing

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description Summary</b></p>The role of Manager Scientific Writing involves updating / creating and reviewing 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.<p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><p>Develop and review scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant promotional materials including iCVAs, brochures, digital campaigns, Emails, social media posts, banners etc.</p></li><li><p>Ensure messaging is consistent with brand strategy and aligned with approved product positioning.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Partner with cross functional teams including creative to plan and execute content strategy across the brand journey stages in different platforms.</p></li><li><p>Support omnichannel content planning by identifying opportunities to repurpose scientific content for multiple formats and platforms targeting different audiences.</p></li><li><p>Contribute and develop modular content models.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Monitor and interpret label updates and ensure timely content revision across all promotional assets.</p></li><li><p>Liaison with editorial, creative and regulatory teams to ensure alignment of promotional content with latest approved label.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Manage and mentor junior writers, providing guidance and training on commercial writing, label integration and compliance standards.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain label update checklists, to ensure consistency of the updates across materials.</p></li><li><p>Partner with scientific writers, creative and digital teams to ensure efficient, high-quality content development workflows.</p></li></ul><p>Essential Requirements:</p><ul><li><p>Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine or related field.</p></li><li><p>7&#43; years of experience in scientific writing with a strong focus on promotional material, content planning and label updates.</p></li><li><p>In-depth understanding of promotional scientific communications, clinical data interpretation, and pharmaceutical regulations.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with promotional content review systems and relevant codes.</p></li><li><p>Strategic mindset with ability to contribute to content planning and campaign design.</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work cross-functionally in matrix environment with high attention to detail and timelines.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to global content localisation/adaptation</p></li><li><p>Understanding of omnichannel marketing and modular content</p></li></ul><p><b>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:</b></p><p></p><p>Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams&#39; representative of the patients and communities we serve.</p><p></p><p><b>Accessibility and accommodation:</b></p><p></p><p>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&#64;novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.</p><p style="text-align:inherit"><br /> </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills Desired</b></p>Agility, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Building Construction, Business Analytics, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Sales, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Marketing, Waterfall Model