About the role
Job Description Summary
The Associate Manager, Scientific Writer is responsible for leading and updating high-quality, scientifically accurate medical communications, including labels. This position requires comprehensive expertise in planning, execution, compliance, internal stakeholder management, and mentoring. Responsibilities include reviewing, updating, or creating scientifically and medically accurate content for commercial and medico-marketing materials such as newsletters, RTEs, civics, social media posts, websites, digital and print brochures, and banners. The role also involves updating existing or new assets for Novartis brands and products to ensure they reflect the latest changes to Important Safety Information (ISI), Prescribing Information (PI), or other reference documents. These updates must comply with stringent Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) guidelines and specifications. As part of Studio Operations, this individual will need to collaborate closely with colleagues across all Novartis locations (India, US, Ireland, and Mexico), work within a metric-driven environment, maintain the highest quality standards, and consistently embody Novartis values and behaviors.
Job Description
Major Accountabilities
Promotional content development
Develop and review scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant promotional materials including iCVAs, brochures, digital campaigns, Emails, social media posts, banners etc.
Ensure messaging is consistent with brand strategy and aligned with approved product positioning.
Support omnichannel content planning by identifying opportunities to repurpose scientific content for multiple formats and platforms targeting different audiences . Contribute and develop to modular content models.
Monitor and interpret label updates and ensure timely content revision across all promotional assets.
Liaison with editorial, creative and regulatory teams to ensure alignment of promotional content with latest approved label.
Mentor junior writers, providing guidance and training on commercial writing, label integration and compliance standards.
Coordinate closely with medical writing leads, project managers, graphics teams, and clients
Conduct peer reviews and mentor junior writers to meet client and quality expectations
Develop and maintain label update checklists, to ensure consistency of the updates across materials.
Partner with scientific writers, creative and digital teams to ensure efficient, high-quality content development workflows.
Essential Requirements:
Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine or related field.
5+ years of experience in scientific writing with a 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 and relevant codes.
Strategic mindset with ability to contribute to content planning and campaign design. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in matrix environment with high attention to detail and timelines.
Ability to manage multiple projects, concurrent workflows, and tight deadlines
Exposure to global content localisation/adaptation .Understanding of omnichannel marketing.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and Accommodation:
Novartis is committed to work with and provide 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 tas.mexico@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a tas.mexico@novartis.com y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve
Skills Desired
Advertising Campaigns, Alteryx, Analytical Thinking, Brand Awareness, Business Networking, Curiosity, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plans, Marketing Strategy, Media Campaigns, Process Documentation, Statistical Analysis, Strategic MarketingAplyr'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.
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