Senior Manager, Business Ethics Assurance

Group Internal Audit

Bagsværd, Denmark

Do you want to shape the future of Business Ethics assurance in a global healthcare company?

At Novo Nordisk, we are committed to operating ethically and responsibly across everything we do. To strengthen this commitment, Group Internal Audit (GIA) is looking for a Senior Manager, Business Ethics Assurance to lead and further develop our Business Ethics assurance activities with a strong strategic and people leadership focus.

This is a role where you will combine strategic oversight, assurance expertise, and people leadership, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Your new role

As Senior Manager for Business Ethics Assurance in Group Internal Audit, you will lead a diverse team of 6 highly skilled professionals—auditors, compliance specialists, and a software developer—while remaining hands-on in conducting business ethics audits yourself. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of business ethics assurance across Novo Nordisk's global operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing daily leadership, guidance and support to your team, fostering their development and motivation


• Setting the strategic direction for business ethics assurance and contributing to the GIA Management team


• Conducting ongoing risk assessment procedures and defining the audit plan for global business ethics audits


• Leading or participating in strategic digital projects that advance GIA's digital transformation journey


• Conducting business ethics audits globally, ensuring robust assurance across our operations


• Interacting with stakeholders across the organization, sharing learnings, trends and best practices


• Taking part in the Global Compliance Forum, contributing to enterprise-wide compliance excellence

Your new department

You will be part of Group Internal Audit (GIA), located at our Headquarters in Bagsværd outside Copenhagen, Denmark. From here, you will lead business ethics auditors who conduct audits of both Danish Headquarter functions and global Novo Nordisk affiliates. GIA consists of 25 dedicated colleagues representing 7 different nationalities, responsible for providing assurance to Senior Management and the Audit Committee within business ethics, ESG, finance and IT.

Your skills & qualifications

You thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency with the ability to pivot easily across different topics and activities. You bring:

• Proven experience with healthcare compliance and/or auditing in an international company, a law firm or an accounting firm


• Strong knowledge of business ethics, compliance, and risk management principles, with experience in anti-bribery & anti-corruption, interactions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and Healthcare Organisations (HCOs), Public Officials (POs), and Patients, third-party management, and data privacy


• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of engaged and experienced talented auditors


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders across different functions and seniority levels


• Agility to pick up new tasks and technologies, with a passion for finding opportunities for innovation and efficiency


• Master's degree or equivalent in Law, Business Law, Finance, Business Administration or Auditing

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary:  For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 742,600.00 to 1,091,600.00 DKK, corresponding to the level of the position.

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact 

You are welcome to contact Associate Vice President Tobias Brun Hansen on +45 30757880 if you have questions about the role.

Deadline 

9. June 2026

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.