Job Opportunities at Novo Nordisk

Your new role

• As the Pharmacy Partnership Manager, you will develop and lead strategic collaborations with pharmacy partners to drive access, growth and patient activation for Novo Nordisk products. You will act as the national point of contact for pharmacy relationships, translating commercial priorities into tailored partnership plans while ensuring compliance, operational excellence and close collaboration with internal teams.

Some of your responsibilities will be:

• Design and execute a pharmacy partnership strategy that aligns with business objectives and opens new channels for growth.
• Build and sustain long‑term relationships with pharmacies, serving as their primary contact and ensuring delivery on contractual commitments.
• Create and implement promotional activities and disease‑awareness campaigns, in collaboration with the brand and communications team, that support patient activation and brand strategy at pharmacy level.
• Work with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales Ops, Medical, Legal & Compliance) to integrate pharmacy initiatives into broader commercial plans and share actionable customer insights.
• Manage partner risk and compliance: run due diligence, maintain Alliance Board records, monitor partner behaviour and provide training to support compliant collaboration.

Your Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Pharmacy, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in sales, partnerships, or account management, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.
• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with pharmacies and healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to translate market and sales data into focused partnership actions and measurable results.
• Strong relationship building and negotiation skills to establish lasting pharmacy partnerships.

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Your new role

• As Associate Legal, Ethics, Compliance & Quality Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership within the South Africa affiliate but also play a critical role in our business development initiatives and transformative partnerships. As a trusted advisor to the General Manager and leadership team, your role will be critical in mitigating risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a strong culture of ethics, quality, and accountability.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Provide strategic legal, ethics, compliance, and quality guidance to support business decisions and mitigate operational and regulatory risks. Act as the affiliate’s designated Local Legal Responsible and Information Officer in line with applicable South African legislation
• Advise on and manage legal matters including contract drafting and review, litigation oversight, intellectual property considerations, and engagement with external legal counsel. Lead business ethics and compliance activities, including risk assessments, investigations, corrective action planning, and reporting
• Collaborate closely with Global Internal Audit (GIA), Business Ethics Compliance Office (BECO), regional and global legal teams to implement corporate initiatives and ensure alignment with global standards.Ensure the affiliate is audit-ready at all times, follow up on audit findings, and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Oversee quality assurance activities, including the local Quality Management System, GMP/GDP compliance, inspections, and quality reviews. Ensure appropriate systems are in place for managing adverse events, technical complaints, and safety reporting in accordance with local and Novo Nordisk requirements
• Lead, coach, and develop the local Legal, Ethics, Compliance and Quality team, ensuring competence, accountability, and strong patient safety focus. Participate as a member of the affiliate leadership team, crisis response team, and Social & Ethics Committee, contributing to governance and strategic decision-making

Your new department

• You will join the Legal, Ethics, Compliance & Quality (LECQ) function within the Novo Nordisk South Africa affiliate. The department works closely with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Finance, P&O, and regional/global stakeholders to enable sustainable growth while ensuring the highest standards of integrity, compliance, and quality in everything we do.

Your skills & qualifications

• Master’s degree in law and admission to the Bar
• Minimum 8 years of experience in legal, ethics, and compliance roles, preferably within a multinational healthcare or highly regulated industry
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and quality systems
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High ethical standards with strong judgment and decision-making capability
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a complex, matrix environment
• Strong communication skills and an “Own-the-Business” mindset

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• As a CDC Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned clinical trials within the Clinical Development Centre. You will lead cross-functional project teams, ensure delivery against timelines and budget, and uphold the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific rigor in accordance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and Novo Nordisk Standard Operating Procedures.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead end-to-end clinical trial delivery by planning, coordinating, and managing assigned clinical trials in line with protocols, regulatory requirements, GCP, and Novo Nordisk SOPs.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and communication by acting as the primary interface between HQ, CDC, regional teams, investigators, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance by overseeing trial execution quality, applying risk-based monitoring principles, and ensuring effective use of clinical systems.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks by setting project-specific strategies, monitoring progress against milestones, and implementing mitigation plans.
• Represent the CDC in key study forums and regulatory activities, including study meetings and investigator engagements, and ensuring timely support for local regulatory submissions.

Your new department

• You will join CDC South Africa, a vibrant and high-performing organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and delivering world-class clinical trial execution. Based in Johannesburg, the team works in close collaboration with global and regional partners and is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.

Your Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related discipline.
• GCP certification.
• 4+ years of experience managing clinical trials, preferably multi-centre Phase II–III trials.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Project Management is preferred
• Previous CRA experience in a commercial clinical research environment (advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial methodology, risk-based monitoring, and GCP.
• Hands-on experience with electronic clinical trial systems (CTMS, EDC, IWRS, eTMF).