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International Operations Business
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The International Business Graduate Programme provides a springboard for a life-changing career and a unique chance to bring your knowledge, skills and talent to life in a global business environment. Read the presentation on these pages, explore the blog, connect with us on Facebook. Apply here from December 2013.
Meet Jesper Høiland, Head of International Operations
Global programme
The International Business Graduate Programme for newly graduated master’s students is a 2-year programme. During this time you will explore the company and develop your personal and professional skills through 3 job rotations. The journey starts in your home country (see list of affiliates and business areas below). Next rotation will take you to our headquarters in Denmark and the last rotation will bring you back to a country with in the business region you started in.
The Business Graduate Programme will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills as you work across different business areas and countries to accomplish your goals. With each rotation you’ll face new challenges and gain knowledge and experience, while at the same time expanding your professional network for your future career.
After finishing the programme, our graduates are hired in positions ranging from executive assistants to internal consultants, specialists and international project managers.
Requirements
To join the Business Graduate Programme you will need a recent master’s degree in economics, management, international business, marketing or a related field. We are looking for local talents who are results-oriented, ambitious and able to adapt to change. As a candidate you will have worked for no more than 1 year since finishing your studies. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and enjoy learning new things in a fast-paced environment.
The International Operations Business graduate programme
Novo Nordisk’s graduate programme in International Operations Business will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills as you work across different business areas and countries to accomplish your goals in a successful and ambitious international company.
The graduate programme is a great springboard for launching a life-changing career, offering you a unique chance to use your recently-acquired master's degree to make a difference to patients and begin your journey to the top in a global pharmaceutical company: Novo Nordisk, the world leader in diabetes care.
Structure of the programme
The International Operations Business graduate programme is a 2-year journey consisting of three 8-month rotations. The rotations will take place in the local country you apply for, then you work at our headquarters in Denmark and finally last rotation is in one of our business regions or in the local affiliate you started in.
With each rotation you’ll face new challenges and gain knowledge and experience, while at the same time expanding your professional network for your future career. During this time you will explore the company and learn the Novo Nordisk Way .
After successfully completing the programme you will embark on your career at Novo Nordisk with a permanent position - perhaps as an executive assistant, internal consultant, specialist or international project manager. Your broad network and international experience from the programme will enable global career opportunities.
Launch your career
International Operations is one of the five regions within Novo Nordisk Operations representing the larger part of the world’s geography that includes South America, Africa, Middle East, Russia & CIS-markets, Asia and Australia. With a current population of 4.5 billion people and expected diabetes burden of 300 million by 2030 (representing 60% of the diabetes population) we are committed to Changing Diabetes and changing the lives of people with haemophilia.
International Operations employs over 3,500 people, who represent more than 90 nationalities. Key words to describe International Operations are: energy, drive, business and personal growth, ambition, opportunity, innovation, youth and diversity.
We believe that the success of International Operations is primarily related to its people. Our young and ambitious workforce wants to make a difference while also doing good business. This means that we are keen to contribute to Novo Nordisk’s triple-bottom line philosophy by making a significant difference to patients and society through our passion and innovative products, while also delivering exciting results from a business perspective.
Join us and you could make a difference too!
Overview of job opportunities
Business area Oceania, South East Asia (BAOS) - based in Malaysia
Novo Nordisk established a regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia more than 2 years ago and currently employs 20 people in various regional functions, including Marketing & Commercial, Finance, People & Organization, Clinical, Medical, Regulatory Affairs and Quality. We are responsible for 16 countries within the Oceania, Pacific and South East Asia regions with affiliate offices in 8 countries.
All our employees share the same passion and commitment in our journey to make a diference to patients’ lives. If you share the same passion as we do, if you are a motivated go-getter who can adapt to any environment, then look no further! Join us for a life-changing career.
Business area Africa, Gulf, India (BAAGI) – based in Dubai
Covering Africa, the Gulf and India, Novo Nordisks BAAGI region represents 66 countries, including 9 affiliate offices (India, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Gulf, Egypt, Middle Africa, South Africa & Libya) and the regional office in Dubai. In BAAGI you will be part of a very diverse work force with multiple cultures, languages and backgrounds, which is responsible for sales, marketing and local production.
BAAGI, which consists of some of the richest as well as poorest countries in the world, is an exciting region with rapid growth currently there are 92 million people with diabetes in BAAGI and this is expected to rise to 158 million by 2030. So there is great opportunity to help improve the quality of life for people with diabetes and other chronic diseases.
In BAAGI we believe that people are our greatest asset and so we are committed to offering life changing careers. With our extensive growth, we expect there to be lots of opportunities for exciting positions in the region.
Business Area Near East (BANE) - Based in Istanbul
Novo Nordisk’s Business Area Near East office represents one of our most dynamic business areas with unlimited growth opportunity. The countries represented in BANE include Turkey, Israel & Palestine territories, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Would you like to be part of the company’s growth engine and live the future today? Do you perform best where change is daily and the unexpected routine? Do you want to make a difference? If so then apply for a graduate position in Business Area Near East.
Central Latin America (CLAT)
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical is a multicultural subsidiary of Novo Nordisk in Latin America in charge of 31 countries in Central America and the Caribbean, whose exciting mission is to create business opportunities in the area. At Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical you will be part of a strong team working strategically to build a new business model in the region. Would you like to be part of the challenge? Then join us! At Novo Nordisk we offer opportunities for our people to realise their full potential.
Affiliate: Mexico
Novo Nordisk Mexico is a growing affiliate in one of the top strategic pharmaceutical markets. We are expanding our presence with the objective of changing diabetes and changing possibilities in haemophilia in our country. We have been recognized for the 6th year in a row as a Great Place to Work and as a Socially Responsible company; we are a passionate team with the skills and commitment to make a difference. As a fast growing organization we offer a wide range of opportunities. You will be able to build your career with us as a key person, trusted specialist or as a future leader in a multicultural and diverse environment. If you aim to reach the top and are ready for a life changing career this is your opportunity.
Affiliate: Turkey
Novo Nordisk has been present in Turkey for more than 20 years. Based in Istanbul, we employ approximately 200 employees who are committed to improving the lives of people in need of diabetes care, haemophilia treatment and growth hormone therapy.
We are proud to be the leading company in all three therapeutic areas, serving around 600,000 patients with innovative medicines and supporting initiatives. We have the vision to be the true leader in sustainable development, working to balance financial results with social and environmental responsibilities.
We offer opportunities for our people to realise their potential and we strive to create a work environment that will enable individuals to experience life changing careers. We welcome talented individuals to help us achieve our ambitions.
Affiliate: Iran
Novo Nordisk has been present in Iran for 20 years and in 2005 established Novo Nordisk Iran - the only pharmaceutical affiliate in the country. Novo Nordisk Iran is part of Business Area Near East (BANE), a fast growing dynamic region representing nine countries with unlimited growth opportunities, and one of the five business areas of Region International Operations, Novo Nordisk.
Based in Tehran, we employ approximately 60 employees who are committed to improving the lives of people in need of diabetes care, haemophilia treatment, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. We are proud to be the leading company in all four therapeutic areas, serving around 20,000 patients with innovative medicines and supporting initiatives. We offer opportunities for employees to realise their potential and we strive to create a work environment that will enable individuals to experience life-changing careers. We welcome talented people to help us achieve our ambitions and explore their innovative side in an international company. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to be the best employer in the international job market in Iran.
Affiliate: Middle Africa
Novo Nordisk Middle Africa was formed in early 2012 with 44 employees, which includes 16 nationalities spanning 48 countries in Africa. Novo Nordisk has an established presence with human insulin in Africa and our focus today is to sustain the growth of the market and support the communities living with diabetes. We are looking to hire a graduate or young professional who is eager to be a part of a diverse team in an ever changing environment full of challenges.
Affiliate: South Africa
The South African Affiliate has been in existence since 1959. We employ 125 talented professionals from multicultural and diverse backgrounds. Strong departments within the organisation exist in Diabetes and Biopharmaceuticals as well as the support functions: Clinical, Medical & Regulatory, Market Access, Finance & IT and HR. Most employees multi-task and have a very varied job description. This makes for an exciting and motivating career with opportunities for growth and development particularly for high performers.
It is clear to us that sustainable healthcare involves much more than simply producing healthcare products. Changing Diabetes and Changing Possibilities in Haemophilia is the ambition that drives us forward in everything we do. We have shown that through awareness, education and better treatment options we can arm people with the information and courage they need to take charge of their condition.
Affiliate: Brazil
Novo Nordisk established a regional office in Brazil more than 12 years ago and currently employs almost 200 people. In addition, 800 employees work in our production plant in Montes Claros. All our employees share a passion for changing patients lives. If you want to share this passion and build a bright future in a fast-growing market, youve come to the right place! You will be able to build your career among talented professionals in a multicultural and diverse environment.
The attraction campaign for Brazil ended in October 2012. Please note that if you want to work in Brazil the Product Supply Programme offers this possibility.
Development opportunities
The Business Graduate Programme will give you the opportunity to learn valuable skills as you work across different business areas and countries to accomplish your goals.
With each rotation you’ll face new challenges and gain knowledge and experience, while at the same time expanding your professional network for your future career.
Throughout the programme you will be working closely with your mentor to plan your rotations and enhance your professional and personal development to learn as much as possible.
Furthermore, the programme will provide unique insights into the global operation and exposure to key stakeholders and leaders - two influential factors in shaping your future career path.
Scope of the programme
The International Operations Business graduate programme consists of three rotations of 8-months, with each period enhancing your business understanding. All Graduates in the International Operations Business Programme will go through the following streams:
- Project Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Finance
During the two years as a graduate you will explore the company and learn the Novo Nordisk Way in 3 different geographical locations. The 3 rotations will take place in the local country you apply for, our headquarters in Denmark and in one of our business regions or in the local affiliate you started in.
After finishing the programme, our graduates are hired in positions ranging from executive assistants to internal consultants, specialists and international project managers.
Who you are
To join the International Operations Business graduate programme you must hold a master's degree in a relevant subject, for example within economics, management, international business, marketing or a related field.
You have an outstanding academic record and came top of your class. Only recently graduated, you have no more than 1 year of work experience and you have an excellent command of both spoken and written English.
You are a local talent who is results-oriented, ambitious and able to adapt to change. You are a great team player and enjoy learning new things in a fast-paced environment.
Joining Novo Nordisk appeals to you, not because of the competitive salary we offer, but because the work we do is so rewarding - as we make a difference to the lives of people with chronic conditions around the world.
Global recruitment centre
All final candidates will join a recruitment assessment centre in Denmark.
This is a video from the latest event.
