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Graduate Programme - Novo Nordisk (in Denmark)

Employer: Novo Nordisk - Denmark

Turn your master’s degree into a global career​ from September 2025!

‎Our global Graduate Programme is designed to bring together change makers with a diversity of perspectives and equip them with the tools needed to accelerate their personal and professional development. The two-year programme allows you to explore the world while developing your career. You will be taken on three to four rotations around the globe where you will work in a fast-paced environment with plenty of growth opportunities. You will be exposed to different parts of the Novo Nordisk value chain while being challenged to explore your boundaries and reach your full potential. 

After successfully completing the programme, you will be equipped with professional and personal skills to embark on your global career with the guarantee of a position at Novo Nordisk.

We open for applications 1 November 2024 for graduate careers starting 1 September 2025.

What is the Graduate Programme?
The Graduate Programme is a two-year, global career journey with a minimum of three rotations including at least one rotation outside your home country. The destination depends on the specific graduate programme track but it could for instance be in one of the Novo Nordisk sites in Denmark, our International Operations (IO) Strategic Head Office in Zurich, an IO Regional Office or one of our many affiliates globally.

The Graduate Programme is Novo Nordisk’s flagship ‘Talent programme’. Many top leaders started their journey in Novo Nordisk as part of the graduate programme, including our CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen.

Is the Graduate Programme paid?
Yes, the Graduate Programme is a full-time position, and we offer a competitive entry level salary. The compensation and benefits package includes components such as pension and health insurance, based on local terms and is applicable to the country you are hired in.

What are the programme track I can apply to?

♦︎ TECHNOLOGY: Revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry through manufacturing technology, digitalisation and data science.

♦︎ PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT: Life-changing careers within research and development and trial management.

♦︎ BUSINESS, COMMERCIAL, MARKETING & HR: A range of opportunities across our Global Business functions in HQ as well as in our local affiliates.

♦︎ FINANCE: Developing the next generation of finance leaders across various finance functions

♦︎ PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN: Bringing value to Novo Nordisk and making a difference to patients and society while getting to know the core of our business.

♦︎ LEGAL ETHICS & COMPLIANCE: Fostering and strengthening a culture of ethics and compliance while experiencing three jobs in just two years.

Application requirements
Applicants must have a recent and relevant master’s degree* and international experience; for example, working, volunteering or from studying a full semester abroad.

We imagine that you have no more than one year of relevant work experience after graduation, above average academic achievements, and the ability to relocate internationally. In addition, Novo Nordisk’s corporate language is English, so you will be fluent in written and spoken English.

*If you are applying for one of our graduate positions in Latin America the master’s degree criteria is waived. Instead, you have a bachelor’s degree and one to two years of relevant full-time work experience at the time of application. If you have a master’s degree, then you should have a maximum of one year work experience.

Does Novo Nordisk sponsor visas for international students?
Yes, all nationalities can apply to the programme. If selected, Novo Nordisk helps you secure your work visa. 

Do I need to speak Danish in order to apply for the Graduate Programme?
No, our corporate language is English, so speaking Danish is definitely not a requirement. There may be local language requirements for some International Operations (IO) tracks.
 
⚠️ To submit your application, please go to the following site: 
https://www.novonordisk.com/careers/early-career-programmes/graduate.html
 
Degrees of interest: Degree in Economics, Law, Sciencies, Healthcare and Engineering