Senior Quality & Data Privacy Partner

The position

As a Senior Quality & Data Privacy Partner you will have the opportunity to: Take part in maturing the R&D Data Governance Office Support the process for identification, assessment, and mitigation of any personal data protection risks in relation to retention of research data throughout the domain of R&D Support the organization in the handling of 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.), including development and improvement of Standard Operation Procedures, guidance documents and training materials Take responsibility for document management and ad-hoc tasks in the domains of Quality and Data Privacy Compliance Furthermore, the position entails that you work in close collaboration with internal as well as external stakeholders globally, whilst interacting with senior management across the entirety of the R&D organization within Novo Nordisk. Qualifications To thrive in the role of a Senior Quality & Data Privacy Partner, we seek an individual with the following qualifications: Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. science, business, commercial law or similar) A minimum of 3+ years relevant experience from a similar position working with quality and compliance, ideally from a pharmaceutical / life science company Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority combined with excellent communication skills and analytical capabilities (fluent in English, both verbally and written) Tech savvy and proficient in MS Office Tools; good understanding of AI-related tools (e.g., ChatGPT, M 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. 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 Senior Quality & Data Privacy Professional 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, employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.