Compliance Partner

Are you passionate about IT compliance, data privacy, and information security? Do you want to play a pivotal role in ensuring our suppliers and contracts are compliant with internal and external legislation? Would you like to help shape a robust compliance culture in the dynamic and global environment of Novo Nordisk Corporate Procurement?  

If yes, then this is your opportunity to join us as a Compliance Partner. Apply now for a life-changing career! 

The Position 

As a Compliance Partner focusing on IT Compliance within our Corporate Procurement department, you will support category managers to ensure our suppliers and contracts adhere to internal and external regulatory frameworks. You'll bring your expertise in Information Security, Data Privacy, NIS2, and AI Act to drive compliance and ethics initiatives, ultimately safeguarding Novo Nordisk's operations and reputation.   

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

• Ensure our suppliers comply with regulatory frameworks, safeguarding Novo Nordisk's operations 
• Act as the go-to expert on IT Compliance, Data Privacy, Information Security, AI Act, and NIS2, providing guidance on ethical and legal compliance issues and ensuring alignment with internal and external standards 
• Lead and drive compliance and ethics initiatives, embedding compliance considerations in decision-making processes across the organization 
• Stay updated on legislation and regulatory policies, ensuring our practices remain compliant  
• Work closely with stakeholders globally in Legal, Ethics, Compliance, and Risk departments to develop cohesive compliance strategies 

Qualifications  

To succeed in this role, you hold a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Compliance,Law, Business Administration, or related field, preferably with advanced degree, and have 3-5 years of experience in compliance, ethics, or a related field. 

Other success criteria are: 

• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory frameworks and risk management, along with proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks 
• Experience with IT Compliance, Information Security, Data Privacy, NIS2, or AI Act considered highly beneficial 
• Ideally, experience with third party risk management and compliance e.g. through Procurement or Supply Chain Management 
• Preferably experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry 

On a personal level, you possess high ethical standards and decisions-making skills, coupled with a keen eye for detail to ensure thorough and accurate compliance activities. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills enable you to convey compliance and ethical standards effectively. Furthermore, you have strong problem-solving abilities to address and resolve compliance issues, while being able to identify and implement better practices in compliance processes. Additionally, your strong interpersonal skills help you build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, while your analytical thinking allows you to monitor legislation and regulatory policies and adapt compliance strategies accordingly. 

Finally, we expect you be able to mentor and coach junior colleagues in compliance and ethics matters. 

About the department 

The department consists of 180 employees based in Denmark and India (globally 500 people) and is in charge of the indirect spend in Novo Nordisk and for defining and driving the global procurement strategy. We promote a global mind-set, dedication to business partnering and a relentless focus on creating rewarding careers for our people. Employability is high on our agenda as there are great future career opportunities both within Novo Nordisk in Denmark and globally. We invest in developing our employees through coaching and sparring with frequent feedback combined with formal training and by giving challenging responsibility to individuals. 

Working at Novo Nordisk 

At Novo Nordisk, we don’t 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. 

Contact  

For more information reach out to Sebastian Friborg Molbech, manager of Corporate Procurement Compliance Office, on 34 48 84 86. 

Deadline  

5 January 2025. 

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 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.