Opella
Hyderabad, Telangana, India Posted 1d ago
Opella is a global self-care leader with a portfolio including brands like Allegra and Dulcolax. This role leads the development of accurate, high-quality scientific materials for external and internal audiences, ensuring alignment with scientific standards, medical strategy, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the single point of contact to the HCP Brand leads and HCP Science Brand leads.
Draft, edit, and finalise high-quality scientific content, including manuscripts, abstracts, slide decks, posters, advisory board materials, and HCP-facing educational content.
Translate complex clinical and scientific data into clear, audience-appropriate messages.
Ensure accuracy, clarity, and alignment with source data, internal scientific narratives, and publication standards.
Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Science Hub, and Regulatory to ensure appropriate referencing, HCP claims validation, and compliance.
Adapt scientific content into templated or modular formats suitable for localisation and omnichannel use.
Review work from junior writers, offering scientific, editorial, and structural guidance and coaching.
Track deliverables using workflow systems like iEnvision and PromoMats, managing version control and referencing integrity.
Deliver structured competitor intelligence mapping focusing on scientific narratives, claims, and publications.
Requirements
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or Medicine with PhD, PharmD, or MSc preferred.
At least 7–9 years of experience in scientific writing within healthcare, pharma, or medical communications.
Strong understanding of ICMJE, GPP, journal, and congress standards.
Demonstrated ability to handle complex data and translate it into audience-relevant content.
Experience working within matrixed environments and interacting with scientific and commercial teams.
Familiarity with reference management tools like EndNote and content workflow platforms like Veeva Vault and iEnvision.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in medical or scientific writing such as AMWA or EMWA.
