Senior Scientific Writer - HEVA

By Admin · Medical & Scientific Writing

HYDERABAD (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 10/1/2026
PHARMAFull time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONSANOFIPharmaceuticals / Biotechnology
Sanofi

ROLE OVERVIEW

Sanofi, a global leader in healthcare, is seeking a Senior Scientific Writer for its Health Economics and Value Assessment (HEVA) team at the Sanofi Global Hub in Hyderabad. This role is pivotal in communicating the value of Sanofi's pharmaceutical portfolio to global stakeholders, including payers, healthcare professionals, and regulatory bodies. By creating high-impact scientific publications and HEVA communication deliverables, you will directly influence access and reimbursement decisions, ultimately ensuring patients receive life-changing therapies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, health economics, and medical communications, collaborating with cross-functional teams across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Market Access. If you are passionate about translating complex HEVA evidence into compelling narratives and want to grow your career in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment, this role at Sanofi is an exceptional platform.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Create and manage HEVA communication deliverables, including manuscripts, posters, abstracts, and slide decks, aligned with the global HEVA communication plan across relevant business units and product teams.
  • •Drive the establishment and maintenance of Core Value Decks for key products, providing a regularly updated synthesis of critical HEVA evidence for internal and external stakeholders.
  • •Ensure strict adherence to publication SOPs and other compliance expectations, managing the end-to-end publication process through iEnvision (formerly Datavision/Matrix).
  • •Collaborate effectively with HEVA, RWE, and scientific communication teams globally to identify publication needs and develop customized, high-quality deliverables.
  • •Coach and mentor junior HEVA writers, reviewing their content and facilitating continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • •Seek opportunities to innovate HEVA value communications, increasing the relevance and impact of HEVA evidence to inform optimal access and reimbursement decisions.
  • •Develop and maintain deep therapeutic area expertise, liaising with healthcare professionals and institutions to support publication activities.
  • •Provide strategic support to HEVA and scientific communication teams by conducting comprehensive publication-needs analyses and implementing regional publication plans.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Advanced degree (MSc, M.Pharm, PharmD, MD, or PhD) in life sciences, pharmacy, public health, health economics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 4-5 years of experience in scientific content creation for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or academic sector.
  • Proven expertise in health economics, value assessment, epidemiology, or a related health-scientific field.
  • In-depth knowledge of Good Publication Practice (GPP) guidelines and publication submission processes.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent written and spoken English, with a track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •Experience with Real-World Evidence (RWE) generation and communication
  • •Knowledge of reimbursement and market access processes
  • •Familiarity with HEOR modeling and economic evaluations
  • •Prior experience in a global hub or shared services environment
  • •Certification in Medical Writing (e.g., AMWA, EMWA)

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Medical Writing & Scientific Communication
Health Economics and Value Assessment (HEVA)
Good Publication Practice (GPP) Compliance
Manuscript, Abstract & Poster Development
Publication Planning & Submission
iEnvision (or Datavision/Matrix) Proficiency
Therapeutic Area Knowledge (e.g., Specialty Care, Vaccines)
Stakeholder Management & Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Management & Timeline Adherence
Core Value Dossier & AMCP Dossier Familiarity

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to human health. It researches, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative therapeutic solutions with a focus on specialty care, vaccines, general medicines, and consumer healthcare products. The company aims to prevent and treat a wide range of diseases worldwide.

TEAM SIZE: Approximately 90,000 employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

With 2-5 years in this role, a Senior Scientific Writer can advance to Lead Scientific Writer or HEVA Communications Manager, overseeing a therapeutic area or portfolio. Further progression could lead to Medical Affairs Director or Head of Scientific Communications. The expertise gained in HEVA and publications is highly transferable to other top pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), medical communications agencies, and health economics consultancies. In India, demand for skilled HEVA writers is growing, particularly in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, where global capability centers are expanding. You could also transition into market access, HEOR, or regulatory affairs, leveraging your deep understanding of value evidence and payer perspectives.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Tailor your resume to highlight experience in HEVA or health economics publications, specifying manuscripts, posters, and abstracts you have authored. Prepare for interviews by reviewing Sanofi's product portfolio and recent HEVA publications. Be ready to discuss GPP compliance, iEnvision proficiency, and how you have managed publication timelines. Demonstrate therapeutic area expertise and showcase your ability to coach junior writers. Emphasize stakeholder management across global teams. Familiarize yourself with the AMCP dossier and Core Value Deck concepts. Include writing samples that demonstrate your ability to translate complex HEVA data into clear, compelling narratives.

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