The International Operations Finance Graduate programme is developing the next generation of finance leaders in Novo
The International Operations (IO) Finance Graduate Programme is designed to develop the next generation of international finance leaders. With offices in 80 countries, the programme ensures ample on-the-job experiences, with the opportunity to bring your finance and business understanding into play in a multicultural network during your international assignments. The programme offers opportunities for young professionals to build their network and finance toolbox – all with a distinct focus on Novo's largest commercial business unit in International Operations throughout three different international rotations creating a distinct international focus.
In 2027 we will be hiring IO Finance Graduates in China, Denmark and Turkey.
Does finance in an international and commercial setting sound interesting to you? Start your career on 1 September 2027. Apply here from 16 December 2026 through to 5 January 2027*. Until then follow Novo on LinkedIn to get a better feeling of who we are.
Please note that we also offer our Global Business Graduate programme.
* applications in China will close on 27th December 2026.
Reaching 95% of the world across 195 countries, International Operations (IO) is the largest operational unit in Novo. Its scale is as staggering as its impact. About 588 million people are living with diabetes in these countries and an estimated 1.4 billion live with obesity. Every day IO delivers care to more than 36.5 million patients.
IO is split into four regions, spread across every continent of the globe, with our head office, IO Strategic Operations, based in Zurich, Switzerland.
As an International Operations Finance Graduate, you will build a broad understanding of how finance supports decision-making and value creation across International Operations through rotations in affiliates, regional offices/business areas, Global functions and/or IO Strategic Operations HQ. Throughout three international rotations, you will take on assignments that allow you to strengthen financial planning and performance management and learn from talented finance professionals across the globe.
An example of an IO Finance Graduate journey could look like this:
1. Financial Planning & Analysis, Canada: Engage in core financial planning and performance management processes in one of our key affiliates. Gain hands-on experience with Novos digital and finance tools, while building insight into how finance supports local business decisions
2. IO Finance HQ, Zurich: Contribute to business cases and financial analyses that support decision-making across IO markets. Work cross-functionally with teams such as Pricing, Market Access and Corporate Affairs to understand how finance helps shape strategic priorities
3. Regional Finance experience in Denmark, Singapore, Panama or similar: Support product launches, cross-regional finance projects and strategic initiatives that influence real-life business decisions. Gain a holistic perspective on how finance partners with the business to drive performance across International Operations
Working at Novo is your opportunity to embark on a life changing career to accelerate your personal and professional capabilities while delivering exciting results and making a significant difference to patients and society.
Throughout the programme, you will gain hands-on experience turning financial data into meaningful insights, supporting planning and performance processes, developing recommendations and contributing to decisions that create measurable business impact. You will work with senior management and build an international network of colleagues, establishing yourself as one of tomorrow’s key finance talents at Novo.
During the two years, you will benefit from accelerated personal and professional development through one-on-one sparring with a senior mentor, as well as a tailored learning journey combining training, development activities and peer learning. Furthermore, you will build international experience by working abroad in one of our many affiliates or regional offices, while joining an exclusive graduate community across programmes, with social activities and inspiring colleagues to collaborate with and learn from.
As you embark on your life changing career in Novo, 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
- A truly international experience in our many affiliates or regional offices (e.g. Canada, Panama, Denmark, Turkey, Singapore, and many other options)
- A unique graduate community spanning across programmes filled with social activities and inspiring colleagues to spar with and learn from.
- A competitive entry level salary.
For the positions starting 1 September 2027, we are looking for candidates with:
- A recent Master’s degree from 2026 or 2027 in a relevant field, for example within Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Financial Management or a similar finance related study field
- No more than 1 year of full-time work experience between or after completing a Master’s degree
- International experience gained through studies abroad, internships or volunteering
- Relevant work experience from internships, student jobs, or extra curricular activities obtained next to your studies
- Globally mobile, both during and after the graduate programme
- Adaptability, courage to experiment and confidence in decision making
- A collaborative approach, strong communication skills, high drive and a genuine eagerness to learn
- An AI mindset, with curiosity about how AI can transform healthcare and pharma, and motivation to turn insights into better solutions for people, products and ways of working
- Professional fluency in English
- In certain hiring locations you must be legally permitted to work in that country, please check the specific requirements in the job adverts
Given the competitive nature of the programme, we ask that you only apply to one track. We recommend you carefully consider which track you would like to apply for and your motivation for doing so to ensure it is most applicable to your background and interests.
Be yourself and share why Novo 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 Headquarters 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 2027, where you will undertake your first rotation.
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be offered a position in Novo, therefore full mobility and flexibility is required as the location is not pre-determined.
Our global track is open to all applicants. For our International Operations track, we invite candi-dates to start in China Mainland, Denmark, Brazil, Singapore and Canada. In certain hiring loca-tions of the International Operations Finance programme, you must be legally permitted to work in that country. Please check the specific requirements in the job adverts.
