Job Description

Department - Legal Compliance & Quality
Location - Bangalore
Novo Nordisk India Pvt. Ltd.
Does your motivation come from challenges and working in a dynamic environment? Is your ambition to create visible results? Are you enthusiastic about understanding the business and bringing attention to key business challenges? Then we might have the right position for you. Apply now with your latest profile and you may be your new Sr Manager, Legal & Compliance for our Legal, Compliance & Quality function based at Bengaluru.
Your New Role
As Sr Manager, Legal & Compliance at Novo Nordisk, you will require to provide pro-active advice on Legal, Compliance & Ethics matters and manage the risks in Business Ethics, in compliance with Novo Nordisk policies and external laws and regulations. As a Senior Manager - Legal and Compliance you will be responsible for -

• Assistance in managing the legal affairs. Carry out and continually assess the effective implementation of the Global and International Operations Legal strategy
• Managing Compliance and Business Ethics Affairs. Implement the Global and International Operations BE Compliance Plan, policies and procedures within the Business Unit as well as develop additional policies and procedures to address local law and pharma industry requirements to supplement the Global policies when needed
• Provide training, to ensure that all employees maintain awareness of the current & upcoming legislations, standards and codes relevant for their roles
• Ensure effective contract management, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
• Effective implementation & compliance of DPDPA, Labour Codes
• Driving legal & Business Ethics Compliance risk management.
• Ensure and maintain Customer focus and engage internal and external contacts by demonstrating the importance of complying with relevant laws and Novo Nordisk policies

Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have the following qualifications:

• Graduate degree field in Law (LLB).
• 12+years' experience in the legal & compliance field.
• Self - managed, strong personal drive and the ability to motivate colleagues towards delivering excellent performance and results including continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with stakeholders, both internal and external at all levels.

About the department
Novo Nordisk is a Denmark based multinational with leadership in diabetes. Novo Nordisk India affiliate office is located in Bangalore & has more than 1200 people working across the country in various functions. The position reports directly to the Director, Legal, Compliance & Quality.
Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we don't wait for change. We drive it. We're a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing and sales - we're all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV and motivational letter online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
Deadline
24 February 2026
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
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 preventing 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.

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