Manager, Scientific Writing

About the role

The Manager Scientific Writing role updates, creates and reviews scientifically and medically accurate content for commercial and medico-marketing assets such as newsletters, RTEs, civics, social media posts, websites, digital and print brochures and banners. Content must reflect the latest changes to Important Safety Information (ISI), Prescribing Information (PI) and other reference documents, in line with strict Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) guidelines. The role sits within Studio Operations and requires collaboration across Novartis sites in India, the US, Ireland and Mexico.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review scientifically accurate, compliant promotional materials including iCVAs, brochures, digital campaigns, emails, social media posts and banners.
• Keep messaging consistent with brand strategy and approved product positioning.
• Partner with creative teams to plan and execute content strategy across the brand journey and support omnichannel content planning by repurposing scientific content.
• Contribute to modular content models and monitor label updates to revise promotional assets in time.
• Liaise with editorial, creative and regulatory teams so content aligns with approved labels.
• Manage and mentor junior writers, and develop label update checklists.
• Work with scientific writers, creative and digital teams to ensure efficient, high-quality workflows.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in scientific writing, focused 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.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix environment with attention to detail and timelines.
• Exposure to global content localisation and adaptation, and understanding of omnichannel marketing and modular content.