Senior Scientific Writer

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Job title: Senior 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 is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be . For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting. 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 4 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 at www.opella.com. Main Responsibilities The overall purpose and main responsibilities are listed below: To create complex and specialized content without supervision; manage end-to-end publication/medical education content development process including documentation and approval in PromoMats/iEnvision (previously-Datavision/MATRIX); develop and maintain therapeutic area expertise; coach and review content created by junior scientific writers; work in close collaboration with peers/team to develop best practices; and collaborate effectively with stakeholders People: Maintain effective relationship with the end stakeholders (medical scientific community) within the CHC and product – with an end objective to develop education and communication content as per requirement Interact effectively with health care professionals on publication content Constantly assist junior writers in developing knowledge and sharing expertise Performance: Provide publication/medical education material (slide deck, abstract, poster, manuscript etc.) as per agreed timelines and quality Provide strategic support with individuals and institutions, which may serve as resources for publications purpose Process: Develop complex publication/medical education material Support medical communication and develop subject matter expertise 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: Work closely with scientific communication teams in regions/areas to identify publication need and assist in developing assigned deliverables Liaise with medical department to prepare relevant and customized deliverables About You Experience: >4 years of experience in content creation for the pharmaceutical/healthcare industry, or academia 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. www.opella.com/en/careers Show more Show less