Senior Compliance Counsel, Global Ethics & Risk Advisor

Novo Nordisk; Gladsaxe Kommune; On-site; DKK 651,000 - 957,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk currently seeks a Senior Compliance Counsel to join the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Strategic Operations and Advice team in Bagsværd, Denmark. You will provide practical guidance on global E&C matters, working with Legal, Audit, and cross-functional teams to translate regulatory requirements into actionable decisions.

The role emphasizes building relationships, risk assessment, and implementing compliant solutions across the organization, with a salary framework disclosed as part of

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Business or related field.
• Strong Ethics & Compliance or Legal background.
• Experience identifying and mitigating ethics risks.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical/healthcare sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance on ethics and compliance matters.
• Identify and assess compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
• Develop global processes, tools and guidance for ethics risk areas.
• Contribute to global ethics and compliance strategy and programs.
• Build relationships across Legal, Audit, and the business.
• Support the BECO Secretariat and meeting materials.

Skills

Ethics & Compliance experience

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Pharma/Healthcare exposure

Education

Degree in Law or Business

Job description

Novo Nordisk currently seeks a Senior Compliance Counsel to join the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Strategic Operations and Advice team in Bagsværd, Denmark. You will provide practical guidance on global E&C matters, working with Legal, Audit, and cross-functional teams to translate regulatory requirements into actionable decisions.

The role emphasizes building relationships, risk assessment, and implementing compliant solutions across the organization, with a salary framework disclosed as part of