International Operations Business Graduate China Mainland

International Operations Business Graduate

Are you ready to embark on a life-changing journey as an International Operations Business Graduate. Read on and apply today!

Your new role

Novo Nordisk is hiring for our international business graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of business leaders and specialists starting in one of the following locations:

• Denmark
• Mexico
• China
• Singapore
• Turkey
• Taiwan

During the programme you will:

• Undertake three exciting and challenging rotations of eight months each
• Experience an international rotation in either our headquarters in Denmark or our International Operations Strategic Office in Zurich.
• Return to China for your final rotation within our sales function.
• Gain hands-on experience with business challenges and risks in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and develop a strong commercial understanding to impact the business.
• Build the competencies required to become a future business leader or specialist at Novo Nordisk.

Your graduate track

As part of International Operations you will join our largest operational unit. Covering 194 countries and 95% of the worlds population more than 18000 of us work passionately to serve 35 million patients each day. With a promise to outperform the competition we continue to be the growth driver for Novo Nordisk and to improve health at scale across the globe.

IO is split into five regions spread across every continent of the globe with a head office (IO Strategic Operations) based in Zurich Switzerland.

In your role you will work closely with senior leaders in our commercial and marketing functions building an international network of world-class colleagues. Youll be mentored by experienced professionals equipping you with the skills and experience needed to become a valued and integral part of our company.

Your skills & qualifications

To succeed in the role we seek candidates who fulfil the following criteria:

• A masters degree obtained in 2025 or 2026 demonstrating above-average academic achievements in one or more of the following fields: business administration marketing or international business.
• International experience from studying abroad or through work or volunteering opportunities.
• Relevant work experience of no more than one year of full-time work either between during or after completing a masters degree.
• Professional fluency in English and willingness to relocate globally.

Additionally you should possess a team-player attitude demonstrate excellent communication skills exhibit a strong drive and a genuine eagerness to learn all complemented by an international mindset.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this we approach our work with an unconventional spirit a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

What we offer

There is of course more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Novo Nordisk supports a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working hours promoting a culture of well-being and encouraging employees to prioritize their mental and physical health.

More information

Before applying ensure you have uploaded your CV (under resume) cover letter and most recent academic records (add as one file under cover letter) in English. Keep your cover letter to one page. Applications without these uploads will not be considered.

In your cover letter please address the following points:

• Your expectations from the Graduate Programme.
• Qualities your colleagues value in you when working together.
• Share a recent trend or development in international business that inspires you and how you see it could impact the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

Deadline

Apply by 7 December 2025 (GMT1). Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

Were not your typical healthcare a modern world of quick fixes we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science make healthcare more accessible and treat prevent and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real lasting change in health.