Global Publication Lead

Title: Global Publications Lead

Team: RareD Medcomms & Publications Product & Portfolio Strategy

Location: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS) Bangalore India

Shape the global publication strategy for rare disease therapies and bring life-changing research to the scientific community.

Your new role

As Global Publications Lead youll be the driving force behind our rare disease portfolios publica-tion strategy. Youll chair cross-functional Publication Planning Groups orchestrate the end-to-end publication process and ensure our scientific work reaches the right audiences at the right timeultimately accelerating access to treatments for patients with rare diseases.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Planning and chairing Publication Planning Group (PPG) meetings driving alignment across cross-functional stakeholders and ensuring timely decision-making on publication priorities timelines and authorship
• Leading end-to-end execution of comprehensive publication plans with emphasis on high-impact manuscripts including primary publications key secondary analyses and pooled analyses
• Managing the full publication lifecycle from concept development and author coordina-tion through journal submission peer-review responses and post-publication activities
• Coordinating development of congress materials including abstracts posters oral presentations and publication extenders in line with medical strategy
• Ensuring compliance with GPP ICMJE guidelines and company SOPs while upholding the highest standards of scientific integrity
• Managing relationships with key opinion leaders internal medical writers and external agencies including budget oversight and contracting
• Providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders on publication best practices and authorship criteria

Your new department
In Product & Portfolio Strategy we drive commercial strategy medical affairs and business devel-opment across all therapy areas. We act as a connector and compass guiding the new Novo Nordisk portfolio for sustained competitiveness upstream and maximising portfolio potential through successful commercial strategies and competitive launches downstream.
The RareD Med Comms & Publications team is part of the RareD department in P&PS GBS based in Bangalore. This dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to supporting the Rare Disease therapy area and driving impactful commercial deliverables for Novo Nordisks global RareD portfolio. With a focus on quality innovation and teamwork the team works closely with Global and focus markets worldwide providing an inspiring and supportive environment for your career growth.

Your skills & qualifications

Were looking for a strategic publication professional who thrives in a global cross-functional environment. Youll bring with you:

• Masters or Ph.D. with substantial clinical and/or research expertise in a relevant area such as Endocrinology General Practice or Internal Medicine
• 4-6 years of publication management experience from pharma STM publishing or a medical communication agency; ISMPP CMPP Certification would be beneficial
• Deep knowledge of publication guidelines including GPP4 and ICMJE with proven experi-ence ensuring compliance
• 4 years of project management experience with demonstrated ability to coordinate complex multi-stakeholder deliverables
• Experience as a Datavision super user/admin and strong familiarity with scientific com-munication principles
• Excellent planning coordination and stakeholder management skills combined with goal-oriented thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Fluency in written and spoken English with the ability to engage effectively across different cultures

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 to-gether to create extraordinary results. When you join us youre not just starting a jobyoure becoming part of a story that spans generations.

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.

Deadline: 20 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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

At Novo Nordisk were not chasing quick fixes were creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years weve 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 whats possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives seek out bold ideas and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together were 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.