Senior Ethics and Compliance Investigator

About the Department At Novo Nordisk, we’re committed to building the best Ethics, Compliance & Privacy (ECP) team in the pharmaceutical industry. The team operates at the highest ethical and privacy standards, ensuring adherence to corporate and legal regulations. We design and implement creative solutions to complex issues—from training on new procedures to auditing against local and corporate policies, to reporting compliance-related issues. ECP keeps us accountable every step of the way as we develop therapies and bring them to market. You will be part of a company respected equally for its financial results and its business ethics. The Position The Senior Ethics & Compliance Investigator will conduct investigations into ethics and compliance issues and remediate employee adherence to Novo Nordisk policies, federal and state laws, and regulations. The investigator identifies and analyzes ethics and compliance risk to the company, assists with development and implementation of remediation measures identified through investigations, partners with stakeholders to provide guidance and subject‑matter expertise, and works to promote a culture of ethics and compliance at the company. Relationships Reports to the Director, E&C Risk Insights & Management. Internal stakeholders include Ethics & Compliance colleagues across Novo Nordisk globally, Legal, People & Organization, and colleagues in other E&C functional areas. External relationships include outside counsel, vendors and consultants, and broader ethics and compliance networks within the industry. Essential Functions Manages and conducts internal USO investigations of alleged violations of policy or unethical or illegal conduct independently with limited supervision. Develops and maintains an investigative workplan, performs source documentation review and analysis, and conducts witness and subject interviews. Develops case files and reports that are factually complete, accurate, well‑organized, and prepared with evidentiary and procedural standards for downstream enforcement, recoveries, or defense. Maintains consistent, fair, and unbiased investigation processes (e.g., triage, discipline recommendation, preparation of investigation reports and summaries). Performs root‑cause analysis and identifies potential remediation and/or discipline recommendations based on relevant information gathering. Prepares and delivers clear and concise written reports and oral briefings translating complex investigative facts into clear narratives for senior leadership and other stakeholders. Ensures the Director, E&C Risk Insights & Management, is aware of significant cases in a timely manner for alerting E&C leadership and senior leadership, as relevant. Partners with in‑house and external counsel to conduct legally privileged investigations, as needed. Identifies patterns, trends, and risks emerging from investigations and recommends mitigation measures. Collaborates with colleagues across the E&C Department (e.g., Business Partners, Monitoring & Auditing, Policies and Training) to share investigation trends, insights and lessons learned to support risk management efforts, including training and the annual E&C Risk Assessment. Supports the Ethics & Compliance Program, raising awareness and fostering accountability for ethics & compliance throughout the organization. Champions a proactive approach to ethics and compliance that is focused on partnership, prevention, and risk management. Serves as a trusted extension of the Director, E&C Investigations, providing leadership support and stepping in as needed to ensure continuity, consistency, and effective execution of investigations. Maintains an understanding of laws and regulations, enforcement actions and evolving practices relevant to pharmaceutical compliance and proposes updates to the Ethics & Compliance program, as appropriate. Participates in industry associations and events as appropriate to raise the profile of the Ethics & Compliance program and the company. Physical Requirements 5–15% overnight travel required. Qualifications BA/Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required. JD or Advanced Degree in compliance, health‑care or related fields preferred. CFE certification highly preferred. Minimum of eight (8) years combined pharmaceutical, compliance, legal, regulatory, or audit experience required. Minimum of six (6) years of experience if accompanied by an advanced degree or certificate (MBA, JD, PMP, etc.). Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an investigator/auditor in the pharmaceutical industry, with particular emphasis on investigations/​auditing marketing and sales. High standard of ethics and integrity. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization. Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to apply sound judgment and critical thinking to complex situations. Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations and industry guidance applicable to the pharmaceutical industry. Handles confidential information with discretion. Ability to analyze and present data in an efficient and logical format. Excellent organization skills and the ability to communicate (written and verbal) complex issues with simplicity and efficacy. Ability to respond to competing priorities across the department, manage workload effectively, set priorities, and deliver results. Ability to exercise independent judgment, think objectively, and use sound reasoning principles. Effective time‑management skills. Compensation and Benefits The base compensation range for this position is $120,300 to $222,600. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance. Novo Nordisk offers long‑term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles, depending on the position’s level or other company factors. Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flexible vacation policy, and parental leave policy. Equal Opportunity & Accommodation We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr