Global Scientific Advisor

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Department : MedComm, Rare Disease Product and Portfolio strategy (P&PS)

Are you an experienced medical communication professional with a passion for delivering high-quality, compliant scientific content? Do you thrive in a collaborative and strategic environment? If so, we invite you to join Novo Nordisk as our new Global Scientific Advisor and make a difference in the Rare Disease therapy area portfolio. Read on and apply today!

About the department

MedComm, Rare Disease Product and Portfolio Strategy (P&PS), headquartered in Zurich (HQ), is part of Global Business Services (GBS), Bangalore, India. The team is composed of highly motivated global scientific advisors, project managers, medical advisors, graphic designers, and publication managers. Together, we collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs department in Zurich, Switzerland. Our core competencies include communicating scientific and medical knowledge on our products to the external scientific community and across the organization, in-house content development, project management, and publication planning for external medical events. The atmosphere is dynamic and fast-paced, with a strong focus on teamwork and innovation.

The Position

As a Global Scientific Advisor at Novo Nordisk, you will play a strategic role in driving scientific communication, medical education, and cross-functional collaboration across Global Medical Affairs. You will develop and deliver high-quality, compliant scientific content, support global clinical and educational activities, and engage with key opinion leaders (KOLs) to strengthen scientific dialogue. The role involves leading medical communication strategies, supporting publication and medical education initiatives, and ensuring consistent alignment across medical affairs, medical excellence, and focus markets.

• Scientific Leadership & Strategy: Serve as a therapeutic-area expert across rare bleeding disorders, haemoglobinopathies, and rare endocrine conditions
• Lead development and critical review of scientific and omni-channel engagement materi-als, slide decks, graphical abstracts, and educational content to ensure scientific accuracy, medical appropriateness, and regulatory compliance
• Provide internal medical guidance by prioritising launch product timelines and ensuring accurate scientific data in communication materials.
• Drive strategic initiatives, mentor new team members, and identify opportunities for value creation and process improvements.
• Utilise and develop AI tools to enhance medical communication activities.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD with substantial clinical and/or research expertise in a relevant therapeutic area (e.g., Endocrinology, General Practice, or Internal Medicine). Additional education or professional experience in medical communication.
• Minimum 6 plus years of relevant experience in medical affairs and/or medical communications within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry. Proven experience in clinical medicine, clinical research, and drug development.
• Demonstrated success in independently planning and executing global medical events (e.g., symposia, advisory boards, continuing medical education, and scientific programs).
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external experts at a global level.
• Expertise in developing high-quality, compliant scientific content.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application in medical communication

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Contact

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Deadline

19th Nov 2025

Disclaimer

It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process

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

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.