PHARMAFull-time
Scientific Comms. Lead
BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/29/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONNOVO NORDISKPharmaceuticals / Healthcare
ROLE OVERVIEW
Leads scientific and medical communications within Global Medical Affairs, translating complex clinical data into credible communication for global experts and healthcare professionals. The role combines medical writing, scientific communication, stakeholder engagement, and global medical affairs collaboration.
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- •Develop high-impact scientific and medical communication materials for internal and external audiences
- •Translate complex clinical data into clear and credible medical communications
- •Engage global key opinion leaders in scientific dialogue and build professional relationships
- •Partner with Medical Affairs teams to execute global medical education and communication plans
- •Present scientific data at meetings and symposia to support 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
Reporting Hierarchy: Part of Medical Communications within Global Medical Affairs, Product & Portfolio Strategy, Global Business Services; Works with global scientific advisors, project managers, graphic designers, and Global 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 life sciences research expertise
- 3-5 years of Medical Affairs or medical/scientific writing experience
- 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 in global medical communications
- •Experience engaging key opinion leaders
- •Experience presenting scientific data at meetings or symposia
- •Experience across therapeutic areas
- •Strong medical illustration or scientific content collaboration exposure
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Medical Communications
Scientific Writing
Medical Affairs
Medical Writing
Clinical Data Interpretation
Scientific Presentations
KOL Engagement
Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge
Research
MS PowerPoint
Stakeholder Management
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Benefits: Standard full-time benefits may include health coverage, paid leave, statutory benefits, and other Novo Nordisk employee programs.
The source posting does not disclose salary or bonus information. Compensation should be based on the employer's actual offer and may vary by experience, scientific expertise, therapeutic area, and location.
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company focused on developing medicines and improving outcomes for people living with serious chronic diseases.
TEAM SIZE: 60,000+ employees
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals / Healthcare
Culture: The role emphasizes scientific rigor, teamwork, ownership, collaboration across markets, curiosity, and continuous professional development in an international environment.
EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP
The role can progress toward Senior Medical Communications Lead, Scientific Communications leadership, Global Medical Affairs roles, medical strategy, or broader scientific communications management positions.
APPLICATION ADVISORY
Highlight a Ph.D. or PharmD and relevant medical affairs or scientific writing experience; clearly show at least 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience; showcase peer-reviewed publications and scientific communication work; demonstrate KOL engagement and stakeholder management; highlight strong PowerPoint and scientific presentation skills; mention experience supporting global medical affairs activities.
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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