Expert Scientific Writer

Opella; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella is seeking an Expert Scientific Writer to create complex publication/medical education content in Hyderabad. You will manage end-to-end publication processes, develop expertise in therapeutic areas, and coach writers, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outputs.

The role demands 8 years of pharma/healthcare content experience and more than 4 years in leadership, with excellent English communication. Advanced life sciences or medical education background preferred.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in content creation for the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• >4 years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with end stakeholders to develop education content.
• Interact with health care professionals on publication content.
• Assist writers (senior or junior) in developing knowledge and sharing expertise.
• Provide publication/medical education material on agreed timelines and quality.
• Develop complex publication/medical education material and act as an expert in medical communication.

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline or medical degree

Job description

Job title: Expert Scientific Writer

Location: Hyderabad

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.

Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.

At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at www.opella.com.

About the job:

To create complex and specialized content without supervision; manage end-to-end publication/medical education content development process including documentation and approval in PromoMats/Datavision; develop and maintain therapeutic area, process, and compliance expertise; coach and review content created by senior and junior scientific writers; work in close collaboration with peers/team to develop best practices; and collaborate effectively with stakeholders

Main responsibilities:

People:

• (1) Maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders (medical scientific community) within CHC and product – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement;
• (2) Interact effectively with health care professionals on publication content;
• (3) Constantly assist writers (senior or junior) in developing knowledge and sharing expertise

Performance:

• (1) Provide publication/medical education material (slide deck, abstract, poster, manuscript etc.) as per agreed timelines and quality and
• (2) Provide strategic support with individuals and institutions, which may serve as resources for publications purposes

Process:

• (1) Develop complex publication/medical education material;
• (2) Act as an expert in the field of medical communication for the assigned therapeutic area(s);
• (3) Assist the assigned scientific communication team in conducting comprehensive publication-need analysis;
• (4) Implement the publication plan and associated activities for the year identified for the region;
• (5) Work with selected vendors within the region to deliver the required deliverables as per defined process;
• (6) Leverage advanced training delivery tools and techniques thereby enhancing the effectiveness of training delivery;
• (7) Design an overall plan of action based on end-user feedback and improve course content and delivery

Stakeholder:

• (1) Work closely with scientific communication teams in regions/areas to identify publication need and assist in developing assigned deliverables and
• (2) Liaise with medical department to prepare relevant and customized deliverables

About you:

Experience:

8 years of experience in content creation for the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, >4 years of experience in leadership role

Soft skills:

Stakeholder management; communication skills; and ability to work independently and within a team environment

Technical skills:

As applicable (including but not limited to therapeutic area/domain knowledge exposure; publication submission; and/or project management)

Education:

Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline or medical degree

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

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