PHARMAFull-time
Scientific Comms. Lead
By Admin · Medical & Scientific Writing
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 10/4/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVO NORDISKPharmaceuticals / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
Scientific Comms. Lead role within Medical Communications and Global Medical Affairs, focused on translating complex clinical data into credible medical communication and leading scientific engagement with global experts and healthcare professionals.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Develop accurate, engaging and credible scientific and medical communication materials
- •Create high-impact materials across medical affairs focus areas for internal and external audiences
- •Proactively engage global key opinion leaders and build lasting scientific relationships
- •Partner with Medical Affairs teams to drive global medical education and communication plans
- •Present clinical data at meetings and symposia to strengthen KOL and HCP understanding
- •Coordinate effectively with medical affairs teams, project managers and medical illustrators
- •Provide back-end and on-site support for Global Medical Affairs activities
- •Support clear communication of scientific and medical knowledge across the organization and external scientific community
Reporting Hierarchy: Part of Medical Communications within Global Medical Affairs, Product & Portfolio Strategy at Novo Nordisk Global Business Services; collaborates with Global Medical Affairs teams in Denmark, scientific advisors, project managers, graphic designers and global KOLs
* 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 stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Demonstrated research experience such as peer-reviewed publications
- Strong MS PowerPoint skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- •Experience with global Medical Affairs communications
- •Established engagement with key opinion leaders
- •Experience presenting scientific data at meetings or symposia
- •Experience working with medical illustrators, project managers and cross-functional global teams
- •Expertise in relevant therapeutic areas
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Scientific writing
medical communications
Medical Affairs
scientific communication
clinical data interpretation
medical education
KOL engagement
HCP engagement
scientific presentations
MS PowerPoint
research publications
stakeholder management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Professional development, cross-functional and cross-market learning opportunities, collaborative international working environment and employee wellbeing benefits; exact benefits vary by location and employment terms.
The posting does not disclose salary or bonus/equity information. Compensation should be confirmed directly with Novo Nordisk and may vary by experience, internal level and location.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company focused on serious chronic diseases, with scientific and medical teams working across therapy areas and global markets.
TEAM SIZE: 70,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: International, collaborative and fast-paced environment emphasizing scientific excellence, curiosity, ownership, teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
Potential progression toward Senior/Principal Scientific Communications roles, Medical Affairs leadership, Global Medical Affairs strategy or broader scientific communications leadership, with increasing ownership of global communication plans and KOL engagement.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Emphasize Ph.D./PharmD research expertise, 3–5 years of Medical Affairs or scientific-writing experience and at least 2 years in pharma; showcase peer-reviewed publications and scientific communication deliverables; highlight strong PowerPoint and presentation skills; demonstrate KOL/HCP engagement and global stakeholder collaboration; tailor examples to medical education and clinical-data communication.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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