Scientific Lead

Scientific Lead, Medical Communications

Location – Hyderabad #LI Hybrid

About the Role:

Working in partnership with the Client Engagement team, Medical Communications, and the Writing delivery team for a designated client group/therapeutic area (TA)/brand, this role will be responsible for delivering and supporting scientific excellence of Medical Communications services across their accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversees the delivery of client-requested support of medical/scientific communications plans and medical communications workshops for assigned franchises/TA or group of aligned TAs

• Leads the review of the medical/scientific communication plans with the stakeholders to ensure that their requirements are met

• Collaborates with the internal Global Business Solutions team in developing plans and materials for, and participating in new business development meetings with existing and prospective clients

• Demonstrates ability to see the big picture and adds value by identifying the key/broad issues regarding client’s product/brand

• Ensures Global Business Solutions medical communication deliverables on assigned products/brand(s) are aligned with the product/brand scientific communication strategy and tactics

• Oversees Global Business Solutions medical communication content development for high-profile and scientifically complex therapeutic areas

• Responsible for the quality and scientific accuracy/integrity of projects

• Developing original content, leading faculty and client communications relating to scientific content of medical communications deliverables.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: :

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) in life science/healthcare

• At least 5 years’ experience of working with international Medical Communications for either an agency or in an internal role within the pharmaceuticals industry

• Experience in a wide array of Medical Communications activities, including, but not limited to, publications, slide decks, symposia, standalones, advisory board meetings, etc.

Desirable Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of Good Clinical practice. Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationship in a matrix and multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated presentation and diplomacy skills. Strong customer-oriented mindset.

Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

You’ll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

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.

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