Senior Ethics and Compliance Investigator

The Senior Ethics and Compliance (E&C) Investigator conducts investigations into ethics and compliance issues and remediates employee adherence to Novo Nordisk policies, federal and state laws, and regulations.

Responsibilities:
- Independently manage and conduct internal investigations of alleged policy violations and unethical/illegal conduct.
- Create and maintain investigation workplans; review source documents; conduct witness/subject interviews.
- Prepare evidentiary case files, reports, and summaries suitable for downstream enforcement/recovery/defense.
- Maintain fair, unbiased investigation processes (triage, discipline recommendations, reporting).
- Perform root-cause analysis; recommend remediation and/or discipline.
- Deliver clear written reports and oral briefings for senior leadership.
- Ensure timely escalation of significant cases to E&C leadership.
- Partner with in-house/external counsel for legally privileged investigations.
- Identify investigation patterns/trends/risks; recommend mitigation.
- Collaborate with E&C teams to share lessons learned, support risk management, training, and annual E&C Risk Assessment.
- Support the Ethics & Compliance Program; promote partnership, prevention, and risk management.
- Stay current on relevant laws/regulations/enforcement and propose program updates.
- Participate in industry associations/events.

Physical Requirements:
- 5–15% overnight travel.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; JD or advanced degree in compliance/health-care fields preferred.
- CFE certification highly preferred.
- 8+ years combined pharmaceutical/compliance/legal/regulatory/audit experience (or 6+ years with advanced degree/certificate).
- 5+ years as an investigator/auditor, preferably in pharma, with emphasis on marketing/sales.
- High ethics/integrity; respect and Novo Nordisk Way principles.
- Data-driven tools (AI/ML, Excel incl. pivot tables/VLOOKUP; social/media sources; Relativity or similar).
- Strong interpersonal/influence skills; collaboration ability.
- Attention to detail, sound judgment, critical thinking; ability to analyze/present data.
- Knowledge of federal/state laws, regulations, and industry guidance for pharma.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and confidential information.

Benefits (as stated): medical/dental/vision; life/disability; 401(k); flexible spending; EAP; tuition reimbursement; voluntary benefits; sick time; flex-able vacation; parental leave.

Application instructions:
- For accommodation requests only: call 1-855-411-5290.