Job Description

Medical Writer

Lead the story of life-changing treatments from research to reality—where your words bridge science and hope for millions.

Your new role

As a Medical Writer, you'll play a critical role in bringing our innovative treatments to patients by crafting the scientific narratives that support regulatory approvals and clinical transparency. Your expertise will transform complex data into clear, compelling documents that meet the highest regulatory standards.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Performing medical writing tasks for regulatory documents including HA consultation packages, bridging reports, and clinical summaries
• Proofreading Chinese version documents to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Taking overall responsibility to drive local clinical trial disclosure on specific trials and projects
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather and synthesise complex scientific information
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and skill building initiatives across the medical writing community
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues to ensure alignment and quality
• Managing timelines and deliverables to support critical regulatory submissions

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a skilled communicator with a strong scientific foundation and a passion for precision. You'll bring with you:

• A Master's degree or above in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or a related scientific field
• Minimum 2 years of experience with a broad range of scientific writing tasks
• Experience with scientific research methodology, including designing and conducting experiments, and analysing and reporting experimental results
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Chinese, with strong attention to detail
• Conceptual and acute thinking ability to synthesise complex information effectively
• Experience from the pharmaceutical industry is a major advantage but not a must
• Project management experience is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of NN systems and procedures is beneficial

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. In Research & Development, you'll experience a culture of continued learning where collaboration and friendly debate foster innovation. Your voice matters here, and your personal development is greatly valued as you help drive the world of science forward with a long-term view that enables true breakthroughs.

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.