About the role
Job Description Summary
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.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop deep therapeutic area and product expertise to support scientific communication activities.
- Research, write, and review original scientific content, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, slide decks, and related materials.
- Create and coordinate meeting materials for symposia, advisory boards, and internal/external scientific meetings.
- Ensure all deliverables are scientifically accurate, evidence-based, appropriately referenced, and compliant with quality standards.
- Conduct scientific reviews and provide quality oversight to maintain consistency of key messages and content quality.
- Mentor team members, support onboarding of new colleagues, and contribute to capability building.
- Perform quality control (QC), proofreading, and compliance checks to meet stakeholder and publication standards.
- Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communications.
- Adhere to internal processes, SOPs, publication guidelines (GPP), and industry best practices throughout project execution.
- Support publication strategy, cross-functional projects, problem-solving, documentation, archiving, and work across multiple therapeutic areas and brands.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum science degree or equivalent. MSc, PhD, PharmD, or MD Preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in medical communications.
- Medical writing experience.
- Good understanding of industry work processes for publications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Skills Desired
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Medical Writing, Regulatory ComplianceAplyr's read
Novartis is a Swiss-based global healthcare leader, known for its focus on innovative medicines and commitment to addressing patient needs through diverse roles.
What's promising
- •Novartis invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation in pharmaceuticals.
- •The company offers a wide range of global career opportunities across various fields.
- •Strong focus on cutting-edge therapies, including gene therapy and AI-driven solutions.
What to watch
- •Regulatory challenges can impact the speed of drug approval and market entry.
- •High competition in the pharmaceutical industry requires constant innovation to maintain market position.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Novartis
- •Novartis has a robust pipeline of innovative medicines, setting it apart in the healthcare sector.
- •The company emphasizes a diverse and inclusive workplace culture across its global operations.
- •Novartis is a leader in digital transformation within pharmaceuticals, integrating AI and data science.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global healthcare company based in Switzerland that provides solutions to address the evolving needs of patients worldwide. It focuses on innovative medicines, generics, and eye care.
