*Four (4) positions availableThe PositionThe US Business Graduate Programs objective is to strengthen the talent pipeline by attracting, recruiting, and developing recent post-graduate talents who have the potential to grow into managing leaders throughout the organization in the future. This specific role will be an Enterprise Commercial Leadership Rotation, rotating through various areas of the commercial ecosystem (Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Sales). Graduates will be included in and drive national and global projects and gain the necessary professional and personal skills to be successfully equipped for full-time employment at Novo Nordisk.
RelationshipsReports formally into the program manager/director within Talent Management, US Operations (USO) Employee Experience. The graduate will have a host manager appointed by the department where the graduate is positioned. This daily contact will provide the foundation to train the graduate in the processes and responsibilities of the department according to the overall objective of the graduate program. All graduates will meet on a monthly/bi-monthly basis with the Program Manager within the USO Talent Management Team. Commercial Graduates will interact across the commercial ecosystem (Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance, Sales Execution. The graduate will have opportunity to work on projects and different areas, get involved in the company's initiatives and activities, learn from different environments and work cross-functionally. This role does not have any direct or indirect reports.
Essential Functions- Graduates will complete three rotations in 2 years, including one global rotation. Each rotation has a length of 6-8 months. Rotations projects will come from functions within the Enterprise Commercial ecosystem. Assignments will be based on demands of the business and background of the graduate. Each rotation will have customized goals/objectives and support the program's overall objective:
- To attract, develop, and retain outstanding talents by offering the opportunity to gain in-depth understanding of how to solve complex problems in an international pharmaceutical company such as Novo Nordisk
- These responsibilities concern all graduates:
- To take part in projects of the daily department and to ideally become responsible for certain elements of these projects
- To contribute to the development of well-thought-out solutions
- To be critical and constructive in relation to the projects in which the graduates participate
- To plan and take part in graduate activities such as site visits, 'meet the customers' events, and other skill training activities
- To contribute to the development and improvement of the USO Graduate Program
- To facilitate knowledge-sharing among current graduates, also from other graduate program tracks within Novo Nordisk
- To facilitate and contribute to the development of a network amongst and beyond graduates
- To live by the Novo Way values and incorporate this in all actions
Physical RequirementsIncumbents will spend 1/3 of the graduate program in an international assignment.
Qualifications- Education Level: Master's Degree, Pharm D, or higher in Relevant Field across Commercial ecosystem (i.e. degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Data/Analytics, etc.) required
- Experience Level: No more than 12-18 months post-graduate from program; 1-2 years of relevant work experience required at the time of application
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint): required
- Academic Skill: Documented GPA of 3.5 or higher required
- Additional Skills: Ability to approach tasks and situations with a global mindset preferred
- Ability to adapt to change required
- Team player attitude required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
- Driven and eager to learn
- Demonstrates optimism and resilience, approaching challenges with a positive outlook and confidence in achieving long-term success despite setbacks
- Exhibits strong situational self-awareness by remaining present, receptive, and adaptable in dynamic environments while considering diverse perspectives and feedback
- Possesses a high degree of curiosity, seeking to understand complex business challenges, identify patterns across functions, and develop innovative solutions
- Demonstrates self-awareness and awareness of impact, actively reflecting on personal strengths, development opportunities, and the effect of actions and communication on others
- Shows a commitment to continuous learning, personal growth, and leveraging feedback to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness
- Embraces ambiguity and change with a growth mindset, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to explore new approaches
Novo Nordisk cannot provide visa sponsorship for this positionIf you meet the criteria and are interested in joining the program, please make sure to submit your application no later than
30 October 2026.
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• Your motivation - why do you want to join the pharmaceutical industry, Novo Nordisk, and the Graduate Program?
• Your expectations - what are your expectations of the graduate program and how will the program support your career aspirations?
• Your fit - which personal and professional competences makes you a great fit for the program? List 3 personal competences and explain how you will use them to succeed on the program.
The base compensation for this position is $101,000. Base compensation is determined based on a number of factors. This position is also eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
Novo Nordisk offers long-term incentive compensation and or company vehicles depending on the position's level or other company factors.
Employees are also eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs including medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement program; and voluntary benefits such as group legal, critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance and auto/home insurance. The Company also offers time off pursuant to its sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy
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