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Do you want to be part of a high-performing team in one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies?  Are you passionate about fostering an ethical workplace culture where employees make the right ethical decisions? And, are you ready to manage complex and high-impact compliance activities on a global scale?

Then, this is your moment as we are looking for a Compliance Counsel to join the Ethics and Compliance team in PSQIT. Start your application for a life-changing career!

 

The position

As Compliance Counsel in the PSQIT Ethics and Compliance team, you will pursue innovative approaches to handling challenging compliance issues, incl. forming strategies and ensuring execution in close collaboration with internal and external partners.

The potential impact of your work is large, given that you will be a part of a team that is responsible for:

Continuously developing and implementing the PSQIT ethics & compliance program Ethics and compliance risk management across the PSQIT organisation Providing guidance, training, and advice to the PSQIT organisation on ethics and compliance PSQIT strategic compliance projects with high complexity Reporting to senior management and our top governance board on ethics & compliance relating to the PSQIT organisation Working closely with a broad range of stakeholders, incl. but not limited to our legal and compliance colleagues across the world, incl. at the local production sites.

 

To address the increasing need for strong ethics and compliance you will be expected to help guide the global PSQIT organisation and develop solutions to new and challenging issues in a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.

The position will offer you a unique opportunity to obtain valuable insights into Novo Nordisk’s business and will give you exposure to a diverse range of stakeholders across the global organisation.

Because of the global nature of our work, some travel can be expected.

 

Qualifications

You hold a relevant master’s degree in Law, Business or similar, have minimum 3 years of post-graduation experience, and have a strong track record as compliance counsel in an internationally oriented company. It is an advantage to have previous experience within the pharmaceutical industry. More qualifactions include:

 

To thrive and succeed we expect you to bring and be interested in further developing: Strong compliance acumen, incl. experience from working within a complex regulatory environment A strong ethical mindset combined with a solid understanding of our business needs, which allows you to provide sound advice and find pragmatic solutions Project management skills, incl. ability to drive multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a structured manner, and to take a strategic approach to risk management and prioritisation Proactive and result-oriented approach to problem solving Enjoy working both independently and in cross-functional teams Strong written and verbal English communication and stakeholder management skills, which enable you to clearly convey complex issues and navigate among stakeholders from different cultures and business functions

You will bring to your work a high level of energy, positive attitude, and team-oriented approach, and will join a team of highly motivated, hard-working, and collaborative professionals.

 

About the department

The PSQIT Ethics and Compliance (E&C) team is a part of the PSQIT Production and Investment Finance division.
The team is newly established and is responsible for managing ethics and compliance risks and opportunities in the PSQIT area of Novo Nordisk. We provide ethics and compliance advice across the PSQIT value chain, ranging from complex capex projects, to integration of acquired production sites to daily operations.

Our global PSQIT organisation consists of 35,000+ employees. PSQIT supplies products for all Novo Nordisk’s therapeutic areas.

We want our people to have a global mindset, dedication to serve the rest of Novo Nordisk in the best possible way and have rewarding careers. To achieve this, we invest significantly in your continued development (e.g. frequent feedback on the job, access to internal and external training opportunities, interaction with senior management, and by giving you the tools and empowerment needed to be successful).  

 

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

 

Deadline

26th January 2025. We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Please submit your application, CV, and transcripts/diploma.

To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from including 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 recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.