Expert Scientific Writer (HEVA)
About the Role
Company Overview
Sanofi is one of the world's leading healthcare organization. Its vision is to enhance the lives of people through scientific knowledge. It operates in different therapeutic segments and tries to provide patients with improved drugs and treatment outcomes. The Business Operations division is supposed to make operations within the organization more effective because of simplifying, accelerating, and optimising processes. Having global offices, one of which is located in Hyderabad, India, Sanofi gathers professionals who can contribute with their experience, work digitally, and innovate.
Job Summary
The HEVA - Expert Scientific Writer will be responsible for creation of scientific content with regards to the health economics and value assessment. This position deals with development of different documents such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters and presentations, which will enable communication about the value of health care products to different decision-makers.
The incumbent at this position collaborates with the rest of the team globally and locally to ensure consistency of communication in line with the total strategic plan. HEVA ensures that there is presentation of scientific and economic evidence to facilitate health care decision making.
This is an advanced position that requires expertise in scientific writing and the ability to work independently on projects.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Development
The expert writer is tasked with developing scientific documents such as manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentation slides. The documents have to be in line with the organization’s HEVA strategy and its communications plan. The information has to be able to provide clear evidence on the value of the products in terms of the clinical and economic aspects.
The person has to develop specialized content individually and in a manner that will be accurate, clear, and consistent.
2. Communication Strategy Support
The individual contributes to the execution of communication plans by working closely with cross-functional teams. They help identify evidence needs. They also ensure that communication materials address those needs effectively.
They also support the integration of clinical and economic data into communication strategies. This helps decision-makers understand the full value of products.
3. Process and Compliance Management
The job includes handling the processes, templates, and documentation related to various products and business units. The writer makes sure that all the information is in line with standard operating procedure guidelines.
Other duties of this role is to keep track of and update the value dossier and core value deck documents.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration
The expert writer works closely with internal teams such as HEVA, real-world evidence (RWE), and scientific communication. They also interact with healthcare professionals and external experts.
Strong collaboration skills are essential for this role. They need to gather insights, develop content, and ensure that all stakeholders are aligned.
5. Mentoring and Team Support
In this case, the person will mentor junior and senior writers. They will give feedback and help members of the team improve their writing skills.
Knowledge and techniques that will make the team better are shared in this process.
6. Publication Planning and Execution
The writer aids in the process of publishing planning through analysis to determine the communication requirements. They aid in implementation of the publication plans and ensuring that the required materials are delivered.
They can even work together with outside vendors to produce good results.
7. Innovation and Continuous Improvement
The position involves identifying innovative approaches towards improving communications practices. The writer has to find ways to increase the relevance of content.
They also leverage feedback received from the stakeholders to refine their practices and produce better deliverables.
Qualifications and Skills
1. Education
An advanced degree in:
Life sciences
Pharmacy
Public health, or
Related field
A medical degree is also acceptable.
2. Experience
Candidates should have:
7+ years of experience in scientific or medical writing in pharma, healthcare, or academia
Experience in health economics or related fields
3. Technical Skills
The candidate should have knowledge of:
Health economics
Epidemiology
Public health
Publication practices
Submission processes
Project management
Value dossiers
Scientific communication tools (iEnvision / Datavision / Matrix systems)
4. Soft Skills
Excellent communication
Effective stakeholders management
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Problem-solving skills
Detail oriented
5. Language Skills
Excellent command of the English language for communication.
Salary and Benefits
The pay package for this role is competitive and as per industry norms. The salary range for the job is INR 18 - 21 LPA. There is room for negotiations depending on the candidate’s level of experience. Employees also enjoy:
Incentives based on performance
Medical benefits for oneself and the family
Conducive working conditions
The company offers constant training and career development programs for employees in a global context.
Importance of the Role
The position is important in communicating the importance of health care products to decision-makers, such as health care providers, policy makers, and payers.
Through the provision of accurate information, the role will help in ensuring that the patient receives quality treatment. The position will be beneficial to the organization’s mission, which involves contributing positively to healthcare.
Career Progression Opportunities
Career advancement prospects are good in this role. Eventually, the employee will be able to progress in their career into leadership positions such as:
Team Lead
Group Lead, or
Head of HEVA Communications
The employee can also focus on certain fields or go global in terms of strategic responsibilities. Learning opportunities are available, providing greater chances for career advancement.
How to Apply
Sanofi is one of the leading companies in medicine and healthcare. It is a long time goal for many healthcare graduates who are looking to work in projects having meaningful impact.
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Diversity and inclusion are among the core values of Sanofi. The company is not discriminatory based on criteria as gender or religion. Sanofi welcomes applications from various people. Innovation and collaboration are among the values of the company.
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