Manager, Scientific Writing
ROLE OVERVIEW
This Manager, Scientific Writing role at Novartis sits within Studio Operations, a critical hub for scientifically accurate, MLR-compliant promotional and medico-marketing content. The position shapes how brand and product stories are communicated across digital, print, and omnichannel assets while reflecting the latest ISI, PI, and label changes. As Novartis advances its innovative medicine portfolio, this leader ensures that every newsletter, iCVA, brochure, and social post is both engaging and regulatory-ready. The opportunity is compelling for experienced scientific writers who want to influence global content strategy, mentor junior talent, and collaborate across India, US, Ireland, and Mexico. It offers a rare blend of scientific depth, commercial impact, and compliance rigour within a top-tier pharmaceutical organisation.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Create, update, and review scientifically accurate promotional assets including iCVAs, brochures, emails, digital campaigns, banners, social media posts, and newsletters for Novartis brands.
- •Ensure all content aligns with brand strategy, approved product positioning, and the latest Important Safety Information (ISI), Prescribing Information (PI), and label updates.
- •Partner with creative, editorial, regulatory, and scientific teams to plan and execute omnichannel content strategy across the brand journey stages.
- •Identify opportunities to repurpose and modularise scientific content for multiple digital and print formats, platforms, and target audiences.
- •Monitor global label changes, maintain label update checklists, and drive timely revisions across all promotional and medico-marketing materials.
- •Manage, mentor, and train junior writers on commercial writing, label integration, MLR compliance, and quality standards.
- •Support efficient workflows by collaborating with digital, creative, and scientific writing teams to deliver high-quality content within metric-driven timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field (e.g., M.Pharm, PharmD, MD, MSc, PhD).
- Minimum 7 years of scientific writing experience, with 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, MLR workflows, and relevant industry codes.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment with high attention to detail and timelines.
- Exposure to global content localisation/adaptation and omnichannel marketing.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior writers and developing content workflows.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience with Veeva PromoMats or similar MLR systems
- •Digital marketing and media campaign exposure
- •Knowledge of global pharma codes (e.g., PhRMA, EFPIA)
- •Project management certifications
- •Cross-cultural collaboration across US/EU/India markets
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Novartis AG is a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical corporation, one of the largest in the world. It focuses on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative medicines to address significant health needs. The company's portfolio spans various therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and cardiovascular diseases.
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