Business Ethics Auditor

Group Internal Audit (GIA)
Bagsværd, Denmark

Be part of a diverse audit team that helps ensure Novo Nordisk operates ethically worldwide — use your audit and compliance skills to protect patients, the business and our reputation.

Your new role
As Business Ethics Auditor in Group Internal Audit you will plan, execute and report on ethics and compliance audits across the Novo Nordisk Group. You will assess topics such as anti‑bribery & anti‑corruption, interactions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), Healthcare Organisations (HCOs), Public Officials (POs), engagement with patients, third‑party management and data privacy. You will also contribute to digital audit tools and may support financial, ESG audits and investigations received via the whistle‑blower system.

Day‑to‑day your tasks will include:

• Plan and lead end‑to‑end business ethics and compliance audits - from scoping and fieldwork to reporting and follow‑up.
• Evaluate compliance with anti‑bribery & anti‑corruption rules, HCP/HCO/PO engagements, patient interactions, third‑party oversight and data privacy requirements.
• Interact professionally with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation to gather evidence, discuss findings and drive remediation.
• Analyse diverse datasets to identify control gaps, trends and potential compliance risks; document findings clearly and objectively.
• Support development and enhancement of digital and monitoring tools used in internal audit activities.
• Participate as needed in financial or ESG audits and investigations from Novo Nordisk’s whistle‑blower system.

Your new department
You will join Group Internal Audit (GIA) based at Novo Nordisk’s Headquarter in Bagsværd. GIA is a compact, multinational team of 26 colleagues providing assurance to Senior Management and the Audit Committee across Business Ethics, ESG, Finance and IT. From here you will audit both HQ functions and global affiliates.

Your skills & qualifications
To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold an M.Sc. or diploma in Finance, Business Law, Business Administration, Auditing or a related discipline.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in healthcare compliance and/or auditing in an international company, law firm or accounting firm.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to work with varied data sets to form evidence‑based conclusions.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels in English (written and spoken); Spanish proficiency is an advantage.
• Work proactively and independently with assertiveness, capable of leading audit assignments and navigating complex compliance issues.
• Be willing and able to travel internationally (expect 50–70 travel days per year) to audit affiliates and operations around the world.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We recognise that life is rarely linear and support colleagues through diverse life situations. You’ll join a team that values mutual respect, continuous learning and a shared commitment to defeating serious chronic diseases. Together we go further — together we’re life changing.

Deadline

1. March 2026 (Applications are reviewed ongoingly)

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.