Novo Nordisk Graduate Programme

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We sponsor work permits for successful applicants where applicable
+10000
Denmark, Copenhagen

Graduate Programme Facts

  • Programme Duration: 24 Months
  • Industry: Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology
  • Area's: Technology, Pharmaceutical development, Business, Commercial, Marketing, HR, Procurement & Supply chain, Legal Ethics & Compliance
  • Rotations: 2 - 3
  • International Rotations: Yes
  • Website: Link

Key Requirements

Fluent in English
Masters Degree
We sponsor work permits for successful applicants where applicable
Not more than 12 months of full time work experience after having finished their education

Novo Nordisk Graduate Programme

Be a part of Novo Nordisk’s growth journey and accelerate your own! Building on Novo Nordisk 100-year legacy as a world leader in diabetes care, we’re expanding our commitment into several therapy areas, including obesity and cardiovascular disease. We’re on a relentless mission to drive change for millions of people living with chronic diseases and we need young talents to join us on this mission and take Novo Nordisk into the future.

Novo Nordisk 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 graduate programme consists of 17 different tracks depending on your skills, background and interests, spanning from technology, finance, supply chain to pharmaceutical development, business, and legal ethics & compliance. 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 and grow in ways you never could have imagined. You will be exposed to the entire Novo Nordisk value chain while being challenged to explore your boundaries and reach your full potential.

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

Explore the tracks

Key Dates
Open: November 17 Close: December 7 Start: September 1

Benefits

  • Health care plan
  • Flexibility to work from home
  • Paid phone and laptop
  • Skills development (courses etc.)
  • Pension plan
  • Social gatherings

Application Process

Applications are open Period: 17 November – 7 December 2025 Candidates submit their applications. 1st interview Period: 16 – 23 January 2026 Selected candidates are invited for an initial interview. Graduate recruitment centre Dates: 4 – 5 February 2026 Shortlisted candidates attend an assessment/graduate recruitment centre (case work, group exercises, etc.). 2nd interview Period: 10 – 25 February 2026 Final candidates meet for a second, more in-depth interview. Job offers are extended Timing: Early March 2026 Successful candidates receive and accept offers. First day at office Start date: 1 September 2026 New graduates begin their role at Novo Nordisk.

After the Programme ends

The graduate is hired on a full time contract (without an end date)