Senior Compliance Specialist - Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom - Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk

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Gatwick Airport, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Senior Compliance Specialist

Category:

Legal, Compliance & Audit
Location:Gatwick, South East, GB- 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 2nd year running

The position

In this role, you will assist the company in operating in a compliant and ethical manner with regards to the ABPI Code of Practice, Business Ethics and other relevant legislation and guidelines, while meeting its business goals. You will report directly to the Head of Compliance, working with a team of Compliance Specialist.
The nature and scope of main accountabilities will include:
Implementing and managing an effective compliance programme to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and guidelines including EU directives, UK Medicine Law, the ABPI Code of Practice, MHRA guidelines, for the advertising and promotion of medicines in the UK and other agencies, such as the Advertising Standards Authority.
You will proactively ensure all employees maintain awareness of the ABPI and Business Ethics Compliance Framework dependent on their role, advising leadership team on relevant requirements and standards impacting the business.

You will also:

Provide high level strategic guidance to the Business Area on Compliance with the code and the Business Ethics Compliance Framework, including direct interaction with Directors and senior managers both in the UK and at a Regional and Headquarter level
Lead on preparing for internal and external audits in relation to compliance and Business Ethics, creating and managing effective action plans in response to audit findings and compliance deviations
Conduct training programmes on compliance matters (ABPI, Business Ethics or any other relevant regulations and guidelines) across departments

Qualifications

Your education background will be at degree level or equivalent, preferably within Compliance, Law, Business, or the Sciences.
On top of that we would expect:
Expertise knowledge of, and experience of working with, the ABPI Code of Practice within the pharmaceutical industry regulations
Solid experience in the said domain in healthcare / pharma industry / audit firms, e. g., knowledge of analysing compliance issues, sales, marketing, medical information, research, or training
Experience of reviewing promotional and nonpromotional material
Detailed knowledge of leading on high level Compliance matters within a pharmaceutical industry setting
Proven ability to present confidently and succinctly to very large group of employees, including on occasions to all Business Area employees at Plan of Action meetings

About the department

UK LQC is a directorate within the UK affiliate, consisting of 10 employees across the three functions of Legal, Quality and Compliance. The teams work fluidly with each other to ensure each area is updated on all priorities across the team.
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.
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 23 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 supportDeadline**- 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 be