US Business Graduate (Multiple Positions)

Novo Nordisk A/S; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Novo Nordisk A/S in Plainsboro, NJ, is seeking a US Business Graduate for the Enterprise Commercial Leadership Rotation. The program strengthens the talent pipeline by attracting, recruiting, and developing post-graduate talent who may grow into managing leaders.

Graduates rotate across Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Sales over two years, with global exposure, host managers, and project work.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree, PharmD, or higher in relevant field across Commercial ecosystem.
• No more than 12-18 months post-graduate from program; 1-2 years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• GPA of 3.5 or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Complete three rotations in 2 years, including one global rotation.
• Contribute to projects across Marketing, Commercial Operations, Finance, and Sales.
• Support graduate activities and knowledge sharing across programs.

Skills

Global mindset

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptability

Learning agility

Education

Master’s Degree / PharmD or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.