Are you an experienced pharma professional with deep knowledge of written content, process innovation and digital transformation? Can you own and drive content standardisation and automation strategies in a complex, cross-functional environment? Do you want to be industry-leading in scientific content-creation and management?

 

Then you could be the one we are looking for. Join us as a Content Excellence Specialist Director and help shape our journey to transform how we deliver written content across the clinical value chain.

 

Your new role

As our new Content Excellence Specialist Director you will:

Guide our future direction for structured content delivery Translate strategy into a roadmap for next-generation content capabilities, with concrete actions that drive execution Drive development and adoption of structured and digitally-enabled approaches to content generation Articulate and drive a vision for content automation, working in close collaboration with digital and process functions Drive culture change towards a structured content mindset across the business Secure partnerships across functions

 

Your new department

You will join the Cross-Portfolio Content Excellence leadership team, where we focus on written content and process excellence across therapy areas. As part of Clinical Reporting, our overall mission is to create and manage impactful strategic, scientific, and regulatory content across the value chain. We are a group of dedicated professionals who like to be bold in finding new ways of working.

 

Your skills & qualifications

We're seeking candidates who fulfil the following prerequisites:

You hold a M.Sc., PhD, MD, DVM or equivalent qualifications You have minimum 8 years within the pharmaceutical industry, including extensive experience within written content (document) deliverables, process innovation, content automation or digital transformation You have minimum 5 years’ experience working under quality requirements such as GxP You have minimum 5 years of experience in either project or line management You have extensive experience with supervision and mentoring of staff You have extensive experience with communication and presentations You have extensive experience with collaboration across professional and regional borders and working in international and diverse professional groups.

 

As a person you communicate purpose and vision across the organisation, translate strategy into ambitious goals with clear priorities, and make bold, innovative decisions. You adapt quickly, hold yourself and others accountable, delegate and empower teams, and plan and prioritise to use resources efficiently. You frame strategic discussions, build networks with decision‑makers, and drive projects to deliver on strategy. Honest, committed and calm under pressure, you are organised, proactive and solution‑oriented, able to manage many tasks independently or in teams, and bring strong negotiation, communication, analytical and political skills.

 

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.

 

What we offer

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

 

More information

If you have additional questions about the position before applying, Mary Travers, Director, on +45 30 77 67 87 or xmyt@novonordisk.com  

 

Deadline

15th of February 2026.

 

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 or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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.