Job Description

Technical Writer

Turn complex science into clear, compelling documentation – and help bring life-changing pen needles to patients around the world. (This is a 1-year temporary position.)

Your new role

As Technical Writer at our Needle Manufacturing & NPI site in Hjørring, you will be the bridge between technical experts, regulatory affairs, and global affiliates – translating complex matters into clear, structured documents that move our projects forward. You will work across a varying number of ongoing projects, facilitating meetings to gather the knowledge you need to write with precision and clarity.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Planning, managing, and preparing change requests, standard operating procedures, protocols, and reports
• Drafting submission documents for applications to health authorities
• Facilitating meetings with product experts, technical experts, and project managers to capture the right inputs
• Collaborating with regulatory affairs and affiliates across the global network
• Ensuring documentation aligns with quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g. MDR)
• Maintaining oversight of multiple parallel tasks and keeping stakeholders aligned on progress

Your new department

In Global Manufacturing & Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

You will join the Process Intelligence & Validation team – 10 dedicated colleagues responsible for establishing production equipment for new products, partnering closely with R&D on manufacturing development, and driving validation activities at our Hjørring site. We are part of Needle Manufacturing & New Product Introduction (NMN), a 370-strong site responsible for the assembly and packaging of Novo Nordisk's pen needles and the global quality control hub for all pen needles across our network. NMN also acts as an incubator for new device development, supporting clinical production and NPI through expertise in high-volume automated production, cleanrooms, sterilisation, and quality control – ultimately helping ensure a stable supply of high-quality pen needles for patients living with diabetes, obesity, rare blood disorders, and rare endocrine disorders.

Your skills & qualifications

We are looking for a structured communicator who enjoys working across disciplines and can turn complexity into clarity. You bring with you:

• An M.Sc. in science, technology, or medical science, combined with experience as a technical writer in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex matters in a simple, accessible way, with a genuine interest in scientific communication
• Fluency in written and spoken English – you write effortlessly and accurately
• A sharp eye for detail and logical structure, with the ability to keep a clear overview when juggling multiple open tasks and stakeholders
• High ethical standards, a collaborative mindset, and the confidence to challenge colleagues constructively – ideally with a good sense of humour
• Experience with documentation according to MDR requirements is considered an advantage

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 designed with your career and life stage in mind.

• Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 499,600 to 734,400 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.

More information

For further information, please contact Senior Manager Malene Eberhardt Mølbak at MWQA@novonordisk.com

Deadline

5th July 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your resume.

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.