Novo Nordisk Posted September 16, 2026

(Senior) Medical Writer in Scientific Publications, Regulatory, Quality & Clinical Reporting, Søborg (Søborg, Capital Region of Denmark, DK)

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About this opportunity

Are you passionate about translating complex scientific data into clear, impactful publications that advance healthcare and improve patient outcomes? Do you enjoy collaborating with leading scientists, clinicians, and global stakeholders while driving publication strategies from concept to publication? If so, this could be your opportunity to join a highly skilled medical writing organisation and help shape the scientific communication of Novo Nordisk’s development portfolio.

 

Your new role

We are looking for a talented and experienced Publications Medical Writer to join Clinical Reporting, Cross Portfolio Content Excellence. In this permanent position, you will play a key role in developing high-quality scientific publications that communicate clinical research and real-world evidence findings to the global scientific community.

As a Publications Medical Writer, you will combine scientific expertise, project management capabilities, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure the timely delivery of scientifically robust and impactful publication materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the planning, development, writing, and delivery of scientific publication documents, including manuscripts, congress abstracts, posters, presentations, and responses to external scientific enquiries.

Acting as a publication project manager, coordinating activities across multidisciplinary teams and ensuring alignment with project timelines, publication plans, and business priorities.

Advising project teams on publication strategy, scientific messaging, document requirements, and effective data presentation to maximise scientific impact.

Collaborating with internal experts across Medical & Translational Science, Medical Affairs, Clinical Operations, Biostatistics, Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory functions to ensure accurate and scientifically sound communication.

Partnering with external authors, principal investigators, and key opinion leaders to develop publication content that meets the highest standards of scientific excellence and compliance.

You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the continuous strengthening of publication capabilities across Clinical Reporting. The position is office-based in Søborg, Denmark, and requires daily physical presence.

 

Your new department

You will become part of Clinical Reporting within the Medical Writing organisation at Novo Nordisk. This global function consists of approximately 160 Medical Writers who support clinical development programmes across multiple therapeutic areas.

Clinical Reporting is part of Development and works closely with Regulatory and Quality functions to ensure accurate, transparent, and meaningful communication of clinical trial results throughout the drug development lifecycle.

The Publications team plays a critical role in communicating scientific evidence to external audiences through peer-reviewed publications and scientific congress activities. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to influence how important research findings are communicated to healthcare professionals, researchers, and the wider scientific community.

You will work in a collaborative, international environment that values scientific excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and professional development.

 

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 combined with a PhD and/or relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.

Strong knowledge of scientific research methodologies, including study design, data interpretation, statistical results, and scientific communication.

Demonstrated experience authoring scientific publications, including multiple first-author publications in respected peer-reviewed journals.

Proven ability to independently drive complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities in a global environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Furthermore, you possess a solid understanding of clinical drug development, publication standards, regulatory requirements, and scientific documentation. You are proactive, structured, and strategic in your approach to work and are recognised as a trusted partner who builds strong relationships and successfully navigates complex stakeholder landscapes.

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 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 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 her e .

Deadline

29 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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Job details

Seniority
Senior
Function
Medical Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Søborg, Denmark
Employment type
Not listed

How this role compares

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We currently track 244 comparable Senior Medical Affairs roles across 63 biopharma companies.

244Comparable roles tracked
225Currently active
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27Countries represented

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This roleSubject $651,000/yr – $956,900/yr
Peer group range $0 – $322,650 (median $202,000)

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