Manager - Ethics and Compliance Communications

About the Department 

At Novo Nordisk, we’re committed to building the best Ethics, Compliance & Privacy (ECP) team in the pharmaceutical industry. Operating at the highest ethical & privacy standards and ensuring adherence to corporate and legal regulations, this team is constantly called upon to 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 life-changing therapies and bring them to market. At Novo Nordisk, you will be part of a company respected equally for its financial results and its business ethics. Are you ready to make a difference?

The Position

This position supports the Ethics & Compliance (E&C) strategy by working with the Director, E&C Program Strategy & Operations in creating and managing communications within the department and the broader enterprise. It involves E&C operations, strategy development, technology, business planning, and key processes for Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI) and other North American affiliates.

Relationships

Reports to the Director, E&C Strategy & Operations. Works closely with the E&C Leadership team, NNI Legal team, NNI and Global Communication Team, Global Business Services (GBS) teams in Bangalore and Mexico, E&C colleagues across Novo Nordisk globally, and leaders across lines of business. Supports North American affiliates, including Novo Nordisk Canada and Novo Nordisk US-based research affiliates. External relationships include vendors and consultants as well as developing and maintaining relationships with the broader ethics and compliance network within the industry.

Essential Functions

• Supports Department Strategy & Operations projects within E&C and across NAO, aligned to executing E&C strategy and initiatives, and responding to risk
• Develops communications plans to disseminate information to E&C Team, the US entity, and Globally
• Drafts communications for the CECO, the Leadership Team, and others for distribution through email, Yammer and other platforms
• Provide guidance to E&C Teams on effective communication and associated stakeholder management
• Supports the E&C Team in raising awareness of the Ethics & Compliance program while fostering accountability for ethics & compliance throughout the organization
• Manages Ethics Week at NNI in close collaboration with E&C and Global stakeholders
• Supports presentation preparation through developing slides and drafting memos in collaboration with Leadership Team members and others
• Encourages continuous improvement and suggests enhancements to the E&C program based on regulations, industry trends, and best practices
• Champions a proactive approach to ethics and compliance, focusing on partnership, risk mitigation, and prevention
• Informs management of ethics & compliance issues in a timely manner, while encouraging the flow of information between colleagues and lines of business
• Provides additional support to other departmental functions, as needed

Physical Requirements

0-10% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor 's degree from an accredited institution required, additional education/certification within the compliance and healthcare related fields is preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of communications experience within regulated industries
• A minimum of 6 years combined pharmaceutical, legal, regulatory, and compliance experience required OR a minimum of 3 years’ experience required if accompanied by an advanced degree or certification (e.g. MBA, JD, PMP)
• High standard of ethics and integrity
• Ability to project manage multiple projects to completion meeting internal and external deliverables
• Display strong communication and organization skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision

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.

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.

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