Expert Scientific Writer

Sanofi; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company seeks an experienced professional to enhance their publication/medical education materials. This role requires over 7 years of relevant content creation experience within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sectors, coupled with strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Candidates must hold an advanced degree in life sciences or a related field. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in healthcare in Selangor, Malaysia.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in content creation for the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry.
• 4+ years of experience leading a therapeutic area.
• Excellent knowledge of the English language (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders in the Global Business Unit.
• Provide publication/medical education materials.
• Assist in developing complex publication materials.

Skills

Content creation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy

Job description

Main Responsibilities

People

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

Performance

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

Process Management

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

Stakeholder Collaboration

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

About You

• 7+ years of experience in content creation for the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, or academia; 4+ years of experience leading a TA
• Stakeholder management; communication skills; and ability to work independently and within a team environment
• As applicable (including but not limited to therapeutic area/domain knowledge exposure; publication submission; and/or project management)
• Advanced degree in life sciences/pharmacy/similar discipline or medical degree
• Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.
• Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.