Senior Associate Director, R&D Ethics & Compliance UK

Novo Nordisk; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced Ethics & Compliance leader to build, oversee and evolve the R&D UK Ethics & Compliance programme from Oxford, covering medicines law, data privacy and AI requirements. You will establish a Governance Committee to drive oversight and accountability, and advise senior leaders on complex regulatory matters in a global matrix.

You’ll translate requirements into practical guidance, develop SOPs and manage compliance risks across UK operations, liaising with

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Law, Medicine, Pharmacy or an equivalent discipline.
• Foundational qualification in data privacy.
• Detailed knowledge of UK and European pharmaceutical law, ABPI Code, EFPIA standards, MHRA guidance and data-privacy regulation.
• Substantial pharmaceutical-industry experience leading or advising on complex compliance matters at a senior level.
• The ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across global and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, project leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
• Confidence presenting to directors and senior leadership, as well as delivering effective compliance training.

Responsibilities

• Build, implement and oversee the Novo Nordisk R&D UK Ethics & Compliance programme, covering UK medicines law, industry standards, data privacy and AI requirements.
• Establish and drive the Novo Nordisk R&D UK Ethics & Compliance Governance Committee, creating a clear forum for oversight, decisions and accountability.
• Advise colleagues and senior managers on complex regulatory and compliance matters, translating requirements into practical, proportionate guidance.
• Lead the development of standard operating procedures, compliance risk management and corrective action plans arising from audits or complaints.
• Establish effective transfer-of-value processes for interactions with healthcare professionals, healthcare organisations and patient organisations, including tracking, reporting and annual disclosures.
• Work with Legal and Ethics & Compliance colleagues at global headquarters in Denmark to support the consistent application of global guidance across the UK site.
• Explore appropriate uses of artificial intelligence to strengthen compliance monitoring and improve the efficiency of relevant processes and procedures.

Skills

Pharma law UK/EU

Data privacy

Compliance leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Executive communication

Education

Law/Medicine/Pharmacy degree

Foundational data privacy qualification

Job description

Novo Nordisk is seeking an experienced Ethics & Compliance leader to build, oversee and evolve the R&D UK Ethics & Compliance programme from Oxford, covering medicines law, data privacy and AI requirements. You will establish a Governance Committee to drive oversight and accountability, and advise senior leaders on complex regulatory matters in a global matrix.

You’ll translate requirements into practical guidance, develop SOPs and manage compliance risks across UK operations, liaising with