Principal Scientific Writer

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 March 31, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Principal Scientific Writer
Location: Hyderabad

Job Title: Principal Scientific Writer
Hiring Manager: Head/Group Lead
% of Travel Expected: As per business need
Job Type: Permanent and Full-time

About the job:
Sanofi Global Hub (SGH) is an internal Sanofi resource organization based in India that centralizes processes and activities to support Specialty Care, Vaccines, General Medicines, CHC, CMO, and R&D, Data & Digital functions. SGH aims to be a strategic and functional partner for tactical deliveries to Medical, HEVA, and Commercial organizations globally.

Main responsibilities:

People:

  • Maintain effective relationships with the end stakeholders (medical scientific community) within the allocated Global Business Unit and product to develop education and communication content.

  • Interact effectively with healthcare professionals on publication content.

  • Assist senior and junior writers in developing knowledge and sharing expertise.

  • Partner with TL/GL to strengthen capabilities and support individual development plans.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in SGH (technology, CE teams) to drive digital transformation and introduce innovative solutions.

  • Provide proactive recommendations to improve scientific content and ensure adherence to best practices.

Performance:

  • Provide publication/medical education material (slide deck, abstract, poster, manuscript, etc.) as per agreed timelines and quality.

  • Offer strategic support with individuals and institutions that may serve as resources for publication purposes.

  • Act as a subject matter expert, coach, and mentor for fellow writers, recommending and implementing tactical process improvements.

Process:

  • Develop complex publication/medical education material.

  • Act as an expert in the field of medical communication for the assigned therapeutic area(s).

  • Assist the scientific communication team in conducting comprehensive publication-need analyses.

  • Implement the publication plan and associated activities for the region.

  • Collaborate with selected vendors within the region to deliver the required outputs.

  • Utilize advanced training delivery tools to enhance effectiveness.

  • Design action plans based on end-user feedback and improve course content and delivery.

  • Understand budget estimates and support TL/GL with budget discussions and resource allocation.

Stakeholder:

  • Work closely with scientific communication teams in regions/areas to identify publication needs and assist in developing assigned deliverables.

  • Liaise with the medical department to prepare relevant and customized deliverables.

About you:

Experience:

  • 10+ years of experience in content creation in the Medical Communication (Publications, Medical Education) domain for the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry or academia.

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a leadership role is desirable.

Soft skills:

  • Stakeholder management, communication skills, and the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Technical skills:

  • Therapeutic area/domain knowledge, publication submission expertise, and project management.

Education:

  • Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, a similar discipline, or a medical degree.

Languages:

  • Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written).

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