About the Department
At Novo Nordisk, we want to make a difference. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.
Our Bloomington, Indiana site is a state-of-the-art facility where we have an integrated model from process and formulation to clinical and commercial biomanufacturing and drug product fill/finish and packaging. The Bloomington campus is a recognized facility where talented teams work with innovators to help develop, manufacture and supply products to patients around the world.
What we offer you:
At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
The Position
Provide legal counsel to Novo Nordisk on relevant issues involving application of US law, regulations & industry standards. Support Product Supply (PS) site in Bloomington, IN. Position will be located in site in Bloomington, IN, with focus on contract/transactional work, business ethics, employment law & corporate governance. Interact regularly with Novo Nordisk US commercial affiliate Legal & NNI Ethics & Compliance teams, as well the Global Legal Product Safety legal network.
Relationships
This role will report to a leader in site management.
Essential Functions
- Partner with NNI US HQ Legal (Princeton, NJ), plus regular interaction with Corporate Legal HQ in Denmark
- Partner with department colleagues & various departments within Novo Nordisk
- Develop Key Stakeholder relationships
- Keep informed of new laws, regulations & industry trends affecting the company & assist with development of policies & training, as needed
- Provide advice & training as necessary concerning relevant company policies, including those pertaining to business ethics & various laws & regulations relevant to company
- Contract drafting & negotiation - draft, review & negotiate contracts, particularly service agreements, construction-related agreements & consulting agreements; advise internal stakeholders on contractual issues
- Advise company on employment law matters
- Assist with corporate governance-related tasks & coordinate with NNI US Legal (Princeton, NJ) on corporate issues
- Identify legal & compliance risks & advise management
- Perform & support internal investigations assigned by the Audit Committee Secretariat
- Support processes that ensure legal & compliance execution
- Manage external legal counsel within agreed budgets
- Interact with external stakeholders & advise Novo Nordisk departments regarding interactions with government officials & local government agencies
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties
- Other accountabilities, as assigned
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in an open office environment with the possibility of frequent distraction. Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Qualifications
- Advanced Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited university, required
- Minimum of six (6) years of legal experience, required
- Experience within the healthcare/pharmaceutical industry, preferred
- Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices, Pharmaceutical Quality & related topics, preferred
- Experience with complex contracting/transactional work & corporate governance, preferred
- Experience with employment-related legal issues, preferred
- Experience with managing litigation, preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills, preferred
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 best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Retirement Support — Retirement contributions are characterized as unusually strong through employer-funded 401(k) programs and additional company funding. This positioning is highlighted as “best in class,” reinforcing long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, ranging from traditional vacation, holidays, and sick time to discretionary or unlimited policies in some areas. Company‑wide closures and flexible time off add breadth to the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family leaves are positioned as generous, with paid parental leave and paid family medical leave featured in U.S. materials. Adoption assistance and fertility benefits further extend family support.
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What We Do
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity and rare blood and endocrine disorders. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure disease. We are powered by technology. Our Global Research Technologies, Medical Devices as a software, and Data Science teams are on the cutting edge of developing and supporting our life-saving medications.
Why Work With Us
Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat.
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