Compliance Associate Director For over 100 years we have been driving change to defeat diabetes, but we know that what got us here today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We are now transforming our business and taking our expertise into new territories including obesity and rare blood and endocrine diseases. Our story is one of incredible growth and success, which has culminated in receiving many prestigious awards, such as Best Places to Work and Vitality – Britain’s Healthiest Workplace. The Position We are recruiting a Compliance Associate Director join our Legal, Quality & Compliance team in the UK. This role involves ensuring adherence to compliance requirements while supporting our commitment to ethical standards and integrity in line with the ABPI Code. This position is based at our Oxford site and is responsible for managing compliance tasks specific to this location. There is an option to work from our R&D office in London. However, regular travels to Oxford and occasional travels to Copenhagen will be required As a Compliance Associate Director at Novo Nordisk, you will: Develop and oversee a robust compliance program to ensure adherence to EU directives, UK Medicines Law, ABPI Code of Practice, MHRA guidelines, and Novo Nordisk Business Ethics Compliance Framework. Advise on business ethics, data privacy, and AI, serving as the primary liaison for the Line of Business (LoB). Establish and maintain standard operating procedures aligned with ABPI Code of Practice and the Business Ethics Compliance Framework. Manage competitor company/PMCPA complaints and prepare for internal and external compliance audits. Collaborate closely with NNL Legal & Compliance team and R&D legal in HQ. You will ensure full compliance with local regulatory requirements, quality standards and guidelines. Additionally, you will develop and implement action plans to address audit findings and deviations effectively. Qualifications To be successful in this role we expect you to have: Degree level or equivalent, preferably within Compliance, Law, Business, or the Sciences. Established experience working with the ABPI Code in the pharmaceutical industry is essential. Expertise in reviewing promotional and non-promotional material, demonstrating leadership and acts as a role model for corporate values. Proven ability to lead and advise on high-level compliance matters in a pharmaceutical setting with strong ability to persuade and influence in a matrix management system. Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical industry compliance, European legal and regulatory frameworks, and country-specific regulations. Highly independent and adaptable in changing environments and a strong collaborator with project leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with Data Privacy About the department In the R&D Business Ethics and Data Privacy Compliance department, we work with Business & Data Ethics, Data Privacy and AI. We are a team of dedicated specialists, who all share the passion for Business & Data Ethics, Data Privacy and AI. We are responsible for governing and operationalising internal and external business & ethics and data privacy requirements and support the global R&D organisation on how to mitigate compliance risks. The R&D Compliance department is based in in Copenhagen. You will be part of a well-functioning and strong team, where mutual coaching, knowledge sharing, support and helpfulness are part of our everyday team life – just as our shared belief is that it needs to be fun to go to work if you want to make great results. 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. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing. Contact What We Offer Bonus: We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our bonus scheme. Your workplace: Our offices will be your primary workplace but with flexibility to work 2-3 days at home during your working week. Pension: a market leading pension scheme with generous employer contributions Wellness: We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to an award-winning Wellness programme, including Private Medical Insurance. Insurances: All colleagues are covered by our private medical, life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. Inclusive culture: our culture is one of care, support and respect for our people. We are committed to making your workplace safe and believe that a transparent, inclusive culture and leadership is the way to empower every individual to do their very best. Application support We are an equal opportunities employer, and we commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. If you're a person with a disability, if you're neurodivergent, and need any adjustments to be made during the application and selection process, please send an email to Ola, akrwnovonordisk.com. Please include your name, the role you are interested in and the type of adjustment your need. Contact We do not accept directly sent CVs, please submit your application via the “Apply” Button. Deadline Please apply before 20th January 2025 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.