Salary Range:
£46,550.00 - £86,450.00
Job Description Summary
Ready to shape how scientific evidence reaches the global healthcare community? As an Expert Scientific Writer within Global Medical Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in transforming complex clinical data into clear, compelling publications that inform clinical practice and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Working across therapeutic areas, you will lead the creation of high-quality scientific content from concept through to publication, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy, impact, and excellence at every stage. This is a unique opportunity to combine your scientific expertise with storytelling, influencing how data is communicated on a global scale.
Location: London, UK
#LI-Hybrid - Hybrid (12 days per month on-site if living within 50 miles of our London office)
#LI-Remote - Remote (if living beyond 50 miles of our London office)
This role is based in London, UK. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Lead development of scientific publications including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide presentations
Own content delivery end-to-end, from initial brief through to final publication or presentation
Translate complex clinical data into clear, audience-appropriate scientific messaging
Ensure all content is accurate, evidence-based, and aligned to defined scientific narratives
Create materials for scientific meetings, including symposia slides, agendas, and speaker briefings
Perform internal scientific reviews to maintain quality and consistency across deliverables
Conduct quality control and proofreading to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align on content strategy and priorities
Contribute to strategic and tactical publication planning and associated research
Mentor team members and support onboarding of new colleagues
Essential for the role:
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Extensive experience in medical writing, including manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentation materials
Strong understanding of clinical research, drug development, and scientific data interpretation
Proven ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, concise, audience-appropriate content
Demonstrated experience working within publication processes and industry guidelines, including good publication practices
High attention to detail with a strong focus on scientific accuracy and quality
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and deliver within tight timelines
Desirable for the role:
Advanced degree such as Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Pharmacy
Experience working across multiple therapeutic areas or global, cross-functional teams
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Medical Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Safety
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