Job Description

Legal, Ethics & Compliance Manager
Lima, Peru
Legal, Ethics, Compliance

As Legal, Ethics & Compliance Manager, you will support the countries of the Cluster “South America” (SAM) by providing timely, pragmatic legal and compliance guidance, under the supervision of senior team members. You will help identify and address legal and compliance risks and contribute to the implementation of practical mitigation actions across key areas, including contract management, corporate governance, intellectual property, competition law, data privacy, and Business Ethics and Compliance topics.

Your new role
As SAM Legal, Ethics & Compliance Manager, you will be the primary legal and compliance advisor for the cluster, delivering pragmatic business-oriented legal advice and driving ethics and compliance programs.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations and standards to ensure the cluster operates within legal frameworks.
• Provide legal advice on contracts, corporate matters and commercial operations; draft, review and negotiate legal documents.
• Design, implement and maintain compliance policies, procedures and training to promote a strong culture of compliance.
• Support risk identification, assessment and mitigation activities, including investigations via the Compliance Hotline.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external counsel and regulators; act as the key point of contact for legal and compliance matters in the cluster.
• Represent the cluster in legal/compliance networks and coordinate roll-out of HQ initiatives in alignment with Clusters Associate Director.
• Drive continuous improvement of legal and compliance processes, tools and reporting.

Your new department
BASAC Legal, Ethics & Compliance is a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to ensuring Novo Nordisk operates ethically and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Based in a multicultural and international environment, we provide strategic legal counsel and compliance support across the Clusters (SAM and CAC). Our team is committed to driving quality decisions, enabling strategy, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 

Your skills & qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Law and admission to the legal profession (required); Master’s degree in Law is a plus.
• Solid experience as a compliance advisor in a corporate environment or law firm. 
• Strong business judgment and the ability to work directly with senior leaders and external partners. 
• Proven ability to develop and run compliance programs, conduct investigations and manage regulatory interactions.
• Experience working in multicultural and international environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry is highly desirable. 
• Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus. 
• Regional experience highly valued. 
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time. 

Working at Novo Nordisk  
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results. 

What we offer 
There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. 

More information 
For more information, visit  novonordisk.com,  Facebook, Instagram,  X,  LinkedIn and  YouTube. To complete your application, click on "Apply now", attach your CV and follow the instructions.

Deadline 
Please apply before March 16th.

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 defeating 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.