US People and Organization Graduate

About the Department

Novo Nordisk's People & Organization (P&O) team enables business success by translating the company's business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy, covering the entire employee life-cycle.

The Position

The US Human Resources Graduate Programs objective is to attract, recruit, and develop recent post-graduate talents with the potential to grow into managing leaders. This role is a Human Resource Leadership Rotation, involving rotations through areas such as DEIB, Learning and Leadership Development, Talent Management, and HR Operations. Graduates will participate in and drive national and global projects, gaining professional and personal skills for full-time employment. This role does not have direct or indirect reports.

Essential Functions

• Graduates will complete three rotations over 2 years, including one global rotation. Each rotation will be 6-8 months long.
• Projects will originate from functions within the HR/People Organization and will be assigned based on business demands and graduate background.
• Each rotation will have customized goals/objectives supporting the program’s overall objective: to attract, develop, and retain outstanding talents by offering an in-depth understanding of how to solve complex problems in an international pharmaceutical company.
• Responsibilities for all graduates include:
• Participating in daily department projects and potentially taking responsibility for elements of these projects.
• Contributing to the development of well-thought-out solutions.
• Providing critical and constructive feedback on projects.
• Planning and participating in graduate activities such as site visits, 'meet the customers' events, and other skill training.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of the USO Graduate Program.
• Facilitating knowledge-sharing among current graduates and other graduate program tracks.
• Facilitating and contributing to the development of a network amongst and beyond graduates.
• Living by the Novo Way values and incorporating them into all actions.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents will spend 1/3 of the graduate program in an international assignment.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Master’s Degree or higher in a Relevant Field (e.g., Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Management) required.
• Experience Level: 1-2 years of relevant work experience required at the time of application. No more than 12-18 months post-graduate from program.
• 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.
• Exhibits strong situational self-awareness.
• Possesses a high degree of curiosity.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and awareness of impact.
• Shows a commitment to continuous learning.
• Embraces ambiguity and change with a growth mindset.

Novo Nordisk cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Application deadline: 30 October 2026.

Please upload CV/Resume and motivational letter in English.

Motivational Letter Requirements

• Motivation for joining the pharmaceutical industry, Novo Nordisk, and the Graduate Program.
• Expectations of the graduate program and how it will support career aspirations.
• Fit: List 3 personal competencies and explain how they will be used to succeed on the program.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base compensation: $101,000.
• Eligible for a company bonus based on individual and company performance.
• May be eligible for long-term incentive compensation and/or company vehicles.
• Employee Benefits: 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.
• Time Off: Sick time policy, flex-able vacation policy, and parental leave policy.