Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with leadership in diabetes care. The company has leading positions within haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk employs more than 40,000 employees in 75 countries who strive to make a difference every day.
Job description
Nigeria
Kick-start your global career with the Novo Nordisk Graduate Programme
Begin the journey of a lifetime in 2016
Right now, we are looking for top-of-the class graduates for the Novo Nordisk Business Graduate Programme to start in September 2016. The Graduate Programme provides a springboard for a life-changing career and a unique chance to bring your skills, talent, and the knowledge you gained during your master’s degree to life in a global business environment.
A global programme
The Business Graduate Programme in Nigeria for newly graduated master’s students is a 2-year programme. During three 8-month rotations you will learn valuable skills as you work across different business areas and countries.
Your first rotation will take place in Nigeria, the second at our headquarters in Denmark and the third in one of our business areas or affiliates. With each rotation you’ll face new challenges and gain experience, while at the same time you will expand your professional network.
Visit www.novonordisk.com/IO-graduate for more information about the programme and the rotations, meet the programme manager on video and read blogs from current graduates.
Global opportunities
With each rotation during the programme you’ll face new challenges and gain knowledge and experience, while at the same time you will expand your professional network for your future career. After finishing the programme you will take up a permanent position in Nigeria as e.g. business or project analyst, internal consultant, specialist, project coordinator or similar.
Requirements
To join the Business Graduate Programme in Nigeria you must hold a recent master’s degree in economics, management, international business, marketing or a related field. The ideal candidates have worked for no more than 1 year since finishing their studies. We are looking for strong individuals who are results-oriented, ambitious and able to adapt to change. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and enjoy learning new things in a fast-paced environment.
This specific Graduate Programme is targeted at local candidates from Nigeria.
Please notice that your application will ONLY be considered if you have completed all the application steps and your video answers the questions asked in the programme manager video.
Deadline
If you think you have what it takes to change lives, submit your motivational letter, CV (in English) and a short video answer, plus a copy of your master’s certificate or latest copy of your grade transcript if you are still studying, before 4 January 2016.
Novo Nordisk Middle Africa
Novo Nordisk Middle Africa was formed in early 2012. Novo Nordisk has an established presence with human insulin in Africa and our focus today is to sustain the growth of the market, ensure availability of better quality modern insulin within the markets and support the communities living with diabetes. We are looking to hire a graduate or young professional who is eager to be a part of a diverse team in an ever changing environment full of challenges.