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Principal Scientific Writer

Sanofi
Hyderabad
₹18.2 LPA - ₹21.4 LPA
Posted 26/06/2026

About the Role

Company Overview

Sanofi is a health-care oraganization that uses scientific knowledge to enhance lives of people. 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 optimizing 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 Principal Scientific Writer position is a senior-level job. You will be tasked with developing scientific and medical communications. These include publishing and educational documents on various therapies. This job encompasses managing the whole process of developing content. This can be done either independently or by handling several projects simultaneously, as well as contributing to communications strategies. In addition to that, this job requires mentoring of team members and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Scientific Content Development and Strategy
This position includes creating scientific writing materials, such as manuscript papers, abstracts, posters, and slides, suitable for various audiences including doctors and the scientific community. The writer helps to set up communication strategies through creating objectives, messages, and scientific stories in line with other medical communication plans. This position requires an expert in various therapy areas.

Publication and Project Management

The Principal Scientific Writer is responsible for the full lifecycle of publications and medical education projects, starting from the planning stage all the way through development and approval. Collaborate within content management system and ensure proper documentation and compliance. Handle several projects at one time.

Leadership and Mentorship

One of the most important parts of this position is to mentor and guide senior as well as junior writers. This person will review the content and provide feedback to help develop their writing skills. Through the use of experience and knowledge, this position will contribute to the creation of a scientifically-oriented writing community.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Collaborate with other functional units such as medicine, regulation, and technology. Create and sustain good relations with both internal and external stakeholders. Ensure alignment between the stakeholder expectations and the objectives of the project.

Process Optimization and Innovation

This job entails contributing to process improvement in relation to scientific communication processes. The writer identifies areas of inefficiencies and implements ways to improve the same. They also contribute to digital transformation efforts and improve training methods and utilizing tools.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Maintain scientific integrity and regulatory compliance of deliverables. Be the subject matter expert of all deliverables and stay abreast of all guidelines and standards. Adhere to stringent process of reviewing to maintain accuracy and consistency of deliverables.

Strategic Contribution and Resource Planning

Assist the leadership in strategic planning and resource management. Share the requirements and timeline information regarding the project. Contribute to publications planning, identification of opportunities and alignment of deliverables with organizational goals.

Education & Professional Qualifications

Educational Background

  • MBBS

  • PharmD

  • M.sc, or

  • Advanced degree in related fields

Professional Experience

  • 9 years of experience in scientific or medical communications in pharmaceuticals, healthcare or academic organizations.

  • 4 years of experience in team or project management.

Technical Competencies

The role demands expertise in:

  • Scientific writing

  • Publication development, and

  • Medical education content creation

Familiarity with:

  • Publication submission

  • Project management

  • Therapeutic area knowledge

Analytical ability and a keen eye to interpret and present complex data.

Soft Skills

  • Effective communication

  • Stakeholder management

  • Traits of Leadership

  • Adaptability

  • Works independently as well as collaborates in a team

  • Organization Skills

  • Problem-solving ability

Language Proficiency

Excellent command over oral and written English.

Salary and Benefits

Sanofi offers a competitive pay package that matches industry norms. The salary bracket for the job is INR 18.2 – 21.4 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

As the Principal Scientific Writer, you will be a vital link between the science and applications of the discoveries in the areas of medicine and education. The job guarantees high-quality output through the provision of scientifically supported materials and fostering sound decision making among health practitioners and other relevant people.

Career Progression Prospect

There are plenty of career advancement opportunities with this job. People with experience and leadership skills can move up to higher leadership positions including being:

  • Scientific Communications Director

  • Medical Affairs Leader

  • Global Strategy leader

The experience gained working on international projects is very helpful in advancing your career.

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.

To apply:

  1. Create your account on Jobslly.

  2. Search for job  Principal Scientific Writer/ Sanofi

  3. Upload your resume, a brief cover letter explaining why you’re interested.

  4. Also upload any relevant portfolios like Medical Writing certifications or courses.

  5. Submit and track the status of your application through your profile.

At Sanofi, diversity and inclusion are part of its core values. It does not discriminate based on any criterion and encourages applications from all kinds of people. Sanofi believes in innovation and teamwork.

Jobslly helps you connect with many such high-paying opportunities in the healthcare sector. Connect to find more roles that match your preference.

Market Insights & Trends

Salary Insights

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Hiring Trends

The number of jobs for this profile is going up every year. Hospitals and other healthcare companies are looking for people who're good, at their job and can also figure out new problems. They want who can do the work and also think on their feet to deal with the challenges of working in healthcare today.

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