PHARMAFull-time
Scientific Comms. Lead
By Admin · Medical & Scientific Writing
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/25/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVO NORDISKPharmaceuticals / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
Leads the development of clear, credible scientific and medical communications for global Medical Affairs. The role translates complex clinical data into high-impact materials and supports scientific dialogue with global Key Opinion Leaders and healthcare professionals.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Develop high-impact scientific and medical communication materials for internal and external audiences
- •Engage global Key Opinion Leaders in scientific dialogue and build lasting professional relationships
- •Partner with Medical Affairs teams to deliver global medical education and communication plans
- •Present clinical data at meetings and symposia to strengthen KOL and HCP understanding of product clinical profiles
- •Coordinate communication across Medical Affairs teams, project managers and medical illustrators
- •Provide back-end and on-site support for Global Medical Affairs activities
- •Translate complex clinical data into accurate, engaging and credible scientific communications
- •Collaborate with global teams in Denmark and other markets to communicate scientific and medical knowledge
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports within Medical Communications, Global Medical Affairs, Product & Portfolio Strategy, Novo Nordisk Global Business Services; works with global scientific advisors, project managers, graphic designers and Medical Affairs teams in Denmark
* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. or PharmD with substantial research expertise in life sciences
- 3-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs or medical/scientific writing
- At least 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
- Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills
- Demonstrated research experience such as peer-reviewed publications
- Strong MS PowerPoint skills for scientific presentations
- Fluency in spoken and written English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience developing scientific communications for Medical Affairs
- •Experience engaging global KOLs and HCPs
- •Experience presenting data at scientific meetings and symposia
- •Experience working across global and cross-functional teams
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Medical communications
scientific writing
medical affairs
clinical data interpretation
scientific presentations
KOL engagement
HCP engagement
research expertise
MS PowerPoint
stakeholder management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: International collaborative environment; learning and development opportunities; cross-functional and cross-market exposure; scientific and professional development
No salary range is disclosed in the supplied posting. Compensation should therefore be treated as undisclosed rather than estimated.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical company focused on serious chronic diseases and develops medicines and solutions across multiple therapy areas.
TEAM SIZE: 60,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: Dynamic, fast-paced and international environment with emphasis on teamwork, scientific excellence, ownership, curiosity and collaboration.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression may include senior Medical Communications, Scientific Communications or broader Medical Affairs leadership responsibilities, with opportunities to expand across therapy areas and global markets depending on performance and organizational openings.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight the Ph.D./PharmD qualification, 3-5 years of relevant Medical Affairs or scientific-writing experience, pharmaceutical industry exposure, peer-reviewed research, scientific presentation capability, KOL engagement and strong PowerPoint skills. Showcase examples where complex clinical data was converted into clear medical communications.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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