Sr Lead Corporate Investigator

Your impact begins here As Sr Lead Corporate Investigator in Global Investigations, you will design and lead internal investigations into alleged misconduct, including fraud, bribery and corruption, conflicts of interest, potential misconduct in external engagements, and misappropriation of company assets or information. You will turn evidence into clear findings and practical recommendations, working across Novo’s global organisation as a trusted partner with the highest standards of integrity. You will create impact by safeguarding Novo and protect the trust of patients and society, to ensure Novo can pursue its purpose of driving change for lasting health. What You’ll Bring

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Audit, Law, Finance or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree combined with extensive relevant investigative experience (for example in law enforcement) also qualifies.
• Experience conducting investigations, including interviews, evidence review, root-cause analysis, reporting and remediation recommendations.
• Experience in compliance, internal investigations, legal, audit or similar in a global organisation, and in building trusting relationships across hierarchies and cultures.
• Experience leading sensitive investigations with discretion, independence and professionalism.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex information and data into practical insights and recommendations.
• High ethical standards, sound judgement and the ability to build trust and rapport with all parties during an investigation.
• Excellent communication skills, with stakeholders across a global organisation and at all leadership levels.
• A curious and independent mindset, a proactive approach and the ability to work closely with a team of experienced professionals.

Useful, But Not Essential

• Experience in compliance, internal investigations, legal or audit in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in data analytics, data visualisation, AI/ML, automation and continuous improvement.
• A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or similar certification.

What You’ll Do You will own investigations from the first allegation to the conclusion and recommendation and support the continuous development of the Global Investigations function.

• Review and assess allegations, scope actionable investigation plans and identify key witnesses, documents and systems for evidence collection.
• Collect and review data and documentation, conduct witness and subject interviews, and develop clear, well-documented findings and recommendations.
• Keep case documentation and investigation reports timely, complete and in line with department standards.
• Identify systemic issues and root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions where applicable.
• Provide oversight, guidance and informal leadership to junior investigators, as well as regional and local investigators.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Global Investigations, including its procedures, tools and processes, to ensure alignment with industry best practice.

Who You’ll Work With You will be part of Global Investigations within Business Assurance & Compliance, where colleagues safeguard the business and ensure Novo can deliver on its purpose. You will work as a peer with fellow investigators in a trusting and supportive team. Your close partners include the wider Legal & Compliance organisation (LECX) both at headquarters and across all EVP areas, including regional and local levels, as well as a range of other key stakeholders, including HR, Global Security and Global IT Security. You will also work with external legal counsel and external investigation support when cases require it. The role has global reach. You will work with colleagues at every level, including senior leadership, bringing clarity and professionalism to investigations across Novo. Occasional travel should be expected, sometimes at short notice. What You Can Expect Here You will have real ownership. We trust you to work independently, make tactical decisions and use your judgement within our standard investigation framework. You will be part of a department that seeks to continuously improve itself, and where your experience and insight can bring real change. You will grow through the complexity of the work and through collaboration with colleagues across Novo, in a culture where honest feedback and high standards go together with respect and support. Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651,000.00 to 956,900.00 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. Start now Your impact begins today. If you are ready to lead investigations and bring impact across Novo, apply for the Sr Lead Corporate Investigator role by 24 November 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For further information, please contact Mads Pazyj at ymdp@novonordisk.com We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.