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US Business Graduate (Multiple Positions)
Facility: Education
Location: Plainsboro, NJ, US
About the Department
Imagine being a part of a team committed to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Here at Novo Nordisk, we seek out opportunities to contribute to healthier communities and better lives for all people. And, that’s what you’ll gain by joining Novo Nordisk’s People & Organization (P&O) team. Our P&O team is passionate about their purpose – enabling business success the Novo Nordisk Way by turning the Company’s business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy. A strategy which captures the entire employee life-cycle. At Novo Nordisk, you will join an inclusive team of diverse talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development. Are you ready?
The Position
The 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.
Relationships
Reports 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 Requirements
Incumbents 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 position
30 October 2026.
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.
medical coverage
dental coverage
vision coverage
life insurance
disability insurance
401(k) savings plan
flexible spending accounts
employee assistance program
tuition reimbursement program
group legal
critical illness
identity theft protection
pet insurance
auto/home insurance
time off pursuant to its sick time policy
flex-able vacation policy
parental leave policy
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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