Medical Writer (Maternity cover) (Søborg, Capital Region of Denmark, DK)

Regulatory, Quality & Clinical Reporting 

Søborg, Denmark 

Are you passionate about combining your scientific expertise with impactful communication  through high-quality clinical documentation that supports the development of innovative healthcare solutions? Do you thrive in a collaborative and global environment where scientific expertise, strategic mindset, stakeholder management, and communication skills go hand in hand? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.

Your New Role 

This is a one-year temporary position in Clinical Reporting, Medical Writing, Diabetes and Obesity. In this role, your main responsibility will be to drive the preparation of complex clinical documents and act as a project manager. More specifically, you will:

Plan, develop, and oversee regulatory documents, including study protocols, informed consent forms, investigator’s brochures, clinical summaries, pediatric plans, briefing packages, and responses to health authority questions according to business needs.

Represent Clinical Reporting in cross-functional project teams and provide guidance on planning regulatory documents, document requirements, and optimal data presentation.

Collaborate with stakeholders across Development, including Medical & Science, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, and other functions, ensuring information and data are reported accurately, completely, and scientifically.

Execute Clinical Reporting deliverables according to the Clinical Reporting strategy for content and documents to efficiently support project needs.

Engage in knowledge sharing, process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and the promotion of a strong quality mindset.

We are globally oriented, and you will work closely with colleagues in cross-functional teams both in Denmark and internationally. The position is office- based in Søborg, Denmark, and daily physical presence is required.

Your New Department 

You will join Clinical Reporting, in the Medical Writing function at Novo Nordisk, currently comprising around 160 Medical Writers worldwide. Clinical Reporting is part of Novo Nordisk Development and is anchored alongside the Regulatory and Quality functional areas.

Development is responsible for managing clinical drug development and submissions to health authorities worldwide, from early development phases through to market authorization. Our supportive culture drives business transformation, and we value continuous learning, bold thinking, and simplicity in everything we do.

Clinical Reporting supports all clinical drug development projects across therapy areas. We strive to use our scientific expertise to drive clear and impactful communication on the conduct and outcome of clinical trials and all Novo Nordisk’s drug development programmes.

Your Skills and Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:

A Master's degree within natural or health sciences (MSc, MSc Pharm or equivalent), preferably supplemented with a PhD and/or relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Experience with scientific research methodology, including designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and reporting experimental results.

Experience with a broad range of scientific writing tasks.

A track record of driving complex tasks from start to finish while navigating a multidisciplinary stakeholder landscape.

Expertise in communicating scientific information, including the ability to translate complex scientific data into clear, concise, and engaging content tailored to diverse audiences.

Furthermore, you have a good understanding of clinical development, regulatory processes and requirements, and clinical documents. You demonstrate strong project management and collaboration skills and are fully proficient in written and spoken English.

On a personal level, you are strategic, proactive, and structured, with strong planning and coordination skills. You are a collaborative team player who effectively manages stakeholders, builds consensus, and adapts well to changing priorities and tight timelines. You are also detail-oriented, pragmatic, and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

Working at Novo Nordisk 

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer 

At Novo Nordisk, you'll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200.00 to 838,100.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy  here

Deadline

11 September 2026.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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