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These updates need to be consistent with the stringent MLR guidelines and specifications (Medical- Legal-Regulatory). This role will be a part of Studio Operations and will have to demonstrate strong collaboration with colleagues across all Novartis sites (India, US, Ireland and Mexico), operate in a metricized environment, maintain highest quality standards, and live Novartis values and behaviours every day.Job Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nDevelop and review scientifically accurate, engaging, and compliant promotional materials including iCVAs, brochures, digital campaigns, Emails, social media posts, banners etc.\n\nEnsure messaging is consistent with brand strategy and aligned with approved product positioning.\n\nPartner with cross functional teams including creative to plan and execute content strategy across the brand journey stages in different platforms.\n\nSupport omnichannel content planning by identifying opportunities to repurpose scientific content for multiple formats and platforms targeting different audiences.\n\nContribute and develop modular content models.\n\nMonitor and interpret label updates and ensure timely content revision across all promotional assets.\n\nLiaison with editorial, creative and regulatory teams to ensure alignment of promotional content with latest approved label.\n\nManage and mentor junior writers, providing guidance and training on commercial writing, label integration and compliance standards.\n\nDevelop and maintain label update checklists, to ensure consistency of the updates across materials.\n\nPartner with scientific writers, creative and digital teams to ensure efficient, high-quality content development workflows.\n\nEssential Requirements:\nAdvanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine or related field.\n\n7+ years of experience in scientific writing with a strong focus on promotional material, content planning and label updates.\n\nIn-depth understanding of promotional scientific communications, clinical data interpretation, and pharmaceutical regulations.\n\nFamiliarity with promotional content review systems and relevant codes.\n\nStrategic mindset with ability to contribute to content planning and campaign design.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to work cross-functionally in matrix environment with high attention to detail and timelines.\n\nExposure to global content localisation/adaptation\n\nUnderstanding of omnichannel marketing and modular content\n\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion:\nNovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.\nAccessibility and accommodation:\nNovartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. 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