Senior Ethics

Do you want to be part of a high-performing team in one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies? Would you like to serve as an Ethics & Compliance business partner to help our organisation make the right decisions? Then you are the right person, as we are currently looking for three Senior Ethics & Compliance Counsels dedicated as key accounts for Corporate Development, Global Communications and our broader commercial organisation 

Anchored within the Business Ethics Compliance Office (BECO), these are newly established positions that will grant the opportunity to champion ethics, integrity and responsibility across our growing business. 

Apply today and be part of a life-changing career  

The position 

As a Senior E&C Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in being an E&C sparring partner, providing integral advice on both strategic and operational matters within the business area you are key account for – ranging from entering new business models and therapy areas, external requests and media inquiries, partnerships and mergers and acquisitions. Put broadly, you will have the opportunity to work within: 

Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop effective mitigation strategies to uphold ethical standards and compliance requirements. 

Training and Awareness: Support the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs to elevate awareness and understanding of ethical and compliance protocols across the area. 

Communication and Collaboration: Create trusted relationships and serve as a sparring partner to the business to drive innovation, improvement and awareness of the ethics and compliance standards. 

Solutions and Problem Solving: Proactively identify, analyse, and resolve complex challenges and opportunities within the area from an E&C perspective. 

Qualifications 

To succeed in this role, the ideal person will have a robust understanding of working within ethics and compliance in a complex regulatory environment. Other experience and skills we are seeking include: 

A master’s degree in law, business or similar. 

Experienced professional with strong track record working within Ethics & Compliance, Legal or other adjacent function for a large multinational organisation. 

Preferably experience from Pharma, Healthcare, Biotech or relevant consultancy. 

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

Fluency in both written and verbal English. 

As this is a new position, it is advantageous to possess a good foundation in agile thinking, demonstrating the ability to adapt swiftly to evolving circumstances while fostering a culture of innovation. Curiosity and a willingness to voice opinions are essential, as you will engage in open dialogue and contribute with valuable insights. Moreover, a keen business acumen is useful, enabling you to navigate in a complex commercial landscape and make informed decisions that align with our ethics and compliance standards. 

About the department 

The Business Ethics Compliance Office (BECO) develops and leads the implementation of Novo Nordisk’s global ethics & compliance strategy and programme, which focuses on the prevention of fraud, bribery, and off-label promotion. BECO is also responsible for Novo Nordisk’s global systems and processes related to tracking payments to healthcare professionals, as well as compliance with data protection and AI regulations and respect for human rights.