Novartis hiring Info Specialist – Literature Intelligence

Novartis hiring Info Specialist – Literature Intelligence in Hyderabad. Pharmacy, Life Sciences graduates with 3–5 years experience eligible.

Novartis is hiring an Info Specialist – Literature Intelligence for its Development division in Hyderabad, India. This role is ideal for experienced pharmacy and life sciences professionals who specialize in scientific literature search, medical intelligence, and pharmaceutical information management. The position plays a critical role in supporting pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, drug development, and regulatory decision-making through high-quality literature intelligence and advanced bibliographic analysis.

Company Overview

Novartis is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, known for its strong focus on innovation, patient-centric research, and ethical scientific practices. With a global presence across drug development, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, Novartis consistently ranks among the most trusted and valued medicines companies worldwide.

In India, Novartis Healthcare Private Limited supports global operations through advanced research, development, and knowledge services. The organization invests heavily in data-driven decision-making, medical intelligence, and scientific excellence, making it a preferred employer for experienced pharma and life sciences professionals.

Job Role & Responsibilities

As an Info Specialist – Literature Intelligence, you will provide expert-level literature search and analysis support across pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, medical information, and drug development teams. Your work directly contributes to regulatory submissions, health authority responses, formulary reviews, and evidence-based medical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced pharmaceutical and biomedical literature searches using global databases
• Develop precise and reproducible search strategies covering drug nomenclature, drug classes, and competitive intelligence
• Curate and analyze scientific and technical literature to support regulatory submissions and health agency requests
• Deliver timely, high-quality literature intelligence insights to cross-functional global teams
• Perform comprehensive literature reviews for product submissions, safety assessments, and formulary evaluations
• Maintain expertise in advanced bibliographic and information management practices
• Manage citations and references using tools such as EndNote and Mendeley
• Create and maintain alert strategies for ongoing scientific surveillance
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure consistency and quality in literature intelligence delivery

This role requires deep expertise in pharmaceutical information sciences and supports critical decision-making in drug safety, development, and commercialization.

Eligibility / Qualifications

Required Education

Candidates must hold an advanced scientific qualification in one of the following:
Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences

Essential Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry, research organizations, or corporate information centers
• Proven expertise in scientific literature searching and information analysis
• Hands-on experience with pharmaceutical and biomedical databases such as OVID, Embase, Medline, PubMed, Cortellis, and PharmaProjects
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and pharmaceutical research workflows
• Experience supporting pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, or regulatory teams

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of text mining, natural language processing (NLP), and knowledge graphs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare clear literature summaries and presentations for scientific audiences
• Experience working with global, cross-functional teams

Location & Salary

• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
• Work Model: Hybrid (#LI-Hybrid)
• Employment Type: Full-time, regular
• Shift Work: No

Application Process

Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the official Novartis careers portal:

Apply Online: https://www.novartis.com/careers/career-search/job/details/req-10063537-info-specialist-literature-intelligence

Ensure your resume highlights pharmaceutical database expertise, literature search methodologies, and experience supporting regulatory or medical teams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this role suitable for freshers?

No. This position requires 3–5 years of relevant pharmaceutical or research experience.

What databases should candidates be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience with databases such as PubMed, Embase, OVID, Medline, Cortellis, and PharmaProjects.

Is this a pharmacovigilance role?

This is not a direct pharmacovigilance role, but it strongly supports pharmacovigilance and regulatory safety activities.

Is the role remote?

This is a hybrid role based in Hyderabad, combining office-based and digital work.

What is the career progression after this role?

Career growth includes Senior Information Specialist, Literature Intelligence Lead, Medical Information Manager, and Regulatory Knowledge roles.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novartis is committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and non-discriminatory workplace aligned with global employment standards.

Job Summary Table

Company	Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Vacancies	Info Specialist – Literature Intelligence
Required Education	Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences
Experience	3–5 Years

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