Global Tax

Open for application now! Start working 1 September 2026. We welcome applications from all over the world.

The Global Tax Graduate Programme is designed to develop the next generation of Tax leaders. With three rotations across our global tax organisation, the programme will provide you with the opportunity to bring your tax, accounting and business understanding into play to make a difference to patients and society.

Read about the application process and learn more about the programme below and in the job advert.

At Novo Nordisk, our commitment to sustainability is deeply embedded in the way we manage taxes across the global tax organisation. As part of our sustainable ambition, we are dedicated to managing taxes in a business-anchored, responsible, and transparent manner that supports balanced and competitive tax rates. Our responsibilities include proactively managing tax risks, maintaining open and constructive dialogue with tax authorities to reduce uncertainty, and ensuring compliance with international transfer pricing standards and local regulations.

As part of this approach, we also make use of mechanisms available in relevant jurisdictions to secure competitive tax outcomes in a sustainable and compliant way.

About the Global Tax Graduate Programme

Fast-track to success! This full-time position offers you the chance to experience three exciting jobs in just two years. You will work in various functions across our global tax organisation, with the opportunity of a fast-learning track in different areas and geographic locations - ensuring a strong tax toolbox, including knowledge of digital tools, and a holistic understanding of Novo Nordisk and the pharmaceutical industry.

Working at Novo Nordisk provides the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients and society while also delivering exciting results from a tax perspective.

As you’ll be working towards an ambitious career, we will provide you with:

Accelerated personal and professional development through one-on-one sparring with a senior mentor assigned to you from day one and an extensive, custom-built training programme.
International experience by working abroad for at least eight months in one of our affiliates (e.g., USA, Denmark, Zurich etc.).
Broad and international network of colleagues, chance to work with senior stakeholders and exposure to senior management.

Throughout the programme you will gain hands-on experience with transforming data into business insights, with major learnings in the following areas:

1. Tax Compliance in Pharma: Acquire knowledge of international tax, build Tax Technical understanding, exposure to other business functions

2. Risk mitigation and reporting: Risk assessment and methodology experience, mitigation and controls implementation, partnering to drive business value

3. Digital Processes and Capabilities: Acquire and automation of processes, using technology to improve efficiency, communication, culture and branding

For positions starting in 1 September 2026, we are looking for candidates with:

A recent Master’s degree from 2025 or 2026, demonstrating above-average academic achievements within tax, law, economics, accounting or similar
No more than 1 year of full-time work experience between or after completing a Master’s degree
International experience, for example from studying abroad, working or volunteering
Relevant work experience from internships, student jobs, or extracurricular activities, with a maximum of 1 year of full-time work experience between or after completing your Master's degree
Fluency in both spoken and written English
Willingness to relocate globally

You are welcome to apply for more than one track. However, we recommend you to carefully consider which tracks you will apply for and your motivation for doing so. You will have to make an individual application for each programme track and we encourage you to only apply for the tracks that you would be truly excited to join.

Be yourself and share why Novo Nordisk is the company you want to work for. What motivates you and why do you think being a graduate could be amazing. We would like to know who YOU are.

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.

Yes, as long as you plan to graduate before the start of the Graduate programme. It is also accepted if you have not received your official graduate diploma before starting in the Graduate Programme, as long as you have finished your studies and are just waiting for the official papers.

This position is designed as an entry-level role, and while many graduates join the program directly after their studies, we also consider candidates with up to one year of post-graduate experience.

Previous pharmaceutical work experience is not a requirement to apply for the programme.

For the Global tracks you will be employed by our HQ organisation and most of the positions will start in Denmark, except for Global Tax, where you will commence your rotations in either Denmark, US or in one of our International Operations locations globally.

For the International Operations tracks you will be employed in one of our specified hiring countries for 2026, where you will undertake your first rotation.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be offered a position in Novo Nordisk, therefore full mobility and flexibility is required as the location is not pre-determined.