Quality & Compliance Partner

Would you like to drive initiatives that innovate compliance procedures through digitalization and process improvement within the pharmaceutical industry?  Do you want to be at the forefront of ensuring quality and compliance in handling clinical & research data and enhancing operational efficiency in a truly global organization? 

If so, then you might be the perfect fit for our newly established Research and Development (R&D) Data Governance Office at Novo Nordisk.  Join us and help to further streamline Data Governance efforts within our R&D organization. 

Apply now for a life-changing career!  

The position 

As a Quality & Compliance Partner you will take part in overseeing Quality & Compliance initiatives related to Data Governance, ensuring adherence to Data Privacy regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize Data Practices. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:  

• Drive initiatives that support the process for identification, assessment, and mitigation of any personal data protection risks in relation to clinical & research data throughout the domain of R&D.  

• Support the organization in the handling of clinical & research data activities within the scope of the R&D Data Governance Office in relation to mergers and acquisitions (M&A).  

• Monitor, assess and advise on applicable external requirements (GxP, General Data Protection Regulation [GDPR], etc.), and contribute to the development and improvement of Standard Operation Procedures, guidance documents and training materials.  

• Take responsibility for document management and ad-hoc tasks in the domains Compliance, Data Privacy and Quality.  

• Take part in maturing and growing the R&D Data Governance Office operations across domains. 

Furthermore, you will interact with senior management across the entirety of the R&D organization within Novo Nordisk.   

Qualifications:  

To succeed in the role of a, we seek an individual with the following qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, science, commercial law or similar)   

• A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience from a pharmaceutical / life science company or similar, working with compliance and process improvement initiatives supporting digitalization of processes  

• Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority combined with excellent communication skills (fluent in English, both verbally and written)  

• Tech savvy and proficient in MS Office Tools; a good understanding of AI-related tools (e.g., ChatGPT, M365 Copilot) would be an advantage  

• Experience with compliance in a pharmaceutical context e.g., GxP and GDPR, as well as experience within M&A is considered as a significant advantage  

Personally, you are adept at working independently and adapting quickly to new situations in a continuously changing environment. You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a proactive and results-oriented mindset. Your robust collaborative skills allow you to effectively participate within teams and across different departments, ultimately improving the overall work environment. Above all, you are a cooperative team player with a proactive, global mindset.  

About the department  

The role as Quality & Compliance Partner is anchored within the R&D Data Governance Office (DGO), which is one of four departments within R&D Quality Operations in Development. The purpose of the DGO is to ensure continuous quality and compliance with Novo Nordisk’s retention and deletion obligations. We collaborate closely with local subject matter experts, leveraging our expertise in regulatory requirements, technology, and innovation to optimize our operational efficiency.  

Working at Novo Nordisk  

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 63,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.  

Contact   

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Phillip Marco Wendt, R&D Data Governance Office Lead, at [email protected] or get to know us better by visiting www.novonordisk.com/careers.    

Deadline  

9th of January 2025 

To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.  

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. 

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.