Global Ethics & Compliance Auditor

Novo Nordisk; Denmark; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is recruiting a Business Ethics Auditor for Group Internal Audit in Bagsværd, Denmark. You will lead ethics and compliance audits, assess anti-bribery and data privacy controls, and collaborate with multi-country stakeholders to implement remediation actions.

The role focuses on strengthening governance and risk management, with travel to affiliates and a proactive, independent approach to complex topics.

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree or equivalent qualification in Finance, Business Law, Business Administration, Auditing, or a related discipline.
• Bring at least two years of experience in Ethics & Compliance within an international company in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or consumer goods industry.
• Have strong analytical skills and experience working with data to identify trends, assess risks, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Communicate confidently and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and are able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Take a proactive and independent approach to your work, with the confidence to lead audit assignments and navigate complex compliance topics.
• Are willing and able to travel internationally (approximately 50-70 days per year) to support audits across global affiliates and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end business ethics and compliance audits, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up actions.
• Assess compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption requirements, interactions with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and public officials, patient engagement activities, third-party management processes, and data privacy requirements.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to gather evidence, discuss observations, and support the implementation of remediation actions.
• Analyse data and audit evidence to identify control gaps, emerging trends, and potential compliance risks, documenting findings in a clear, balanced, and objective manner.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of digital solutions and monitoring tools used within Internal Audit.
• Contribute to strengthening governance, risk management, and compliance practices across the Novo Group.

Skills

Ethics & Compliance

Audit leadership

Data analysis

English communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Law, Business Administration, Auditing, or related discipline

Job description

Novo Nordisk is recruiting a Business Ethics Auditor for Group Internal Audit in Bagsværd, Denmark. You will lead ethics and compliance audits, assess anti-bribery and data privacy controls, and collaborate with multi-country stakeholders to implement remediation actions.

The role focuses on strengthening governance and risk management, with travel to affiliates and a proactive, independent approach to complex topics.