Looking for a life-changing career within global business? Use your master’s degree and join the 2-year International Operations Business graduate programme, Kenya where you will gain global experience and invaluable skills from working with a broad range of business processes across Novo Nordisk’s business areas, countries and markets. The programme has been designed to develop the next generation of business leaders and will give you the opportunity to make a difference to the millions of people who rely on our products.
The position
During the 2-year programme you will undertake three rotations of 8-months duration. One rotation will take place in Kenya, one rotation will be in our corporate headquarters in Denmark, and one will be in one of our business regions or global affiliates. Examples of recent rotations include Turkey, Philippines, Thailand or Dubai.
Below Is An Example Of How The Rotations Could Be Shaped
The rotations are shaped to suit your development needs, while meeting our business requirements and to ensure that you build the competences needed to become one of “tomorrow’s key people” in Novo Nordisk.
Rotation 1: Working in Kenya, you will become truly close to the marketplace in an affiliate and get hands-on experience with the business challenges that pharmaceutical companies face in your local market.
Rotation 2: During your placement in our corporate headquarters in Denmark, you will get acquainted with corporate life as you are assigned to a key corporate function such as marketing, market access or business development, depending on your interest and the needs of the business.
Rotation 3: Located for example in marketing, business development or market access in one of our global affiliates, you will get true international experience in a global organisation.
Qualifications
To apply for the International Operations Business graduate programme, Kenya, you must have:
A master’s degree from 2018 or 2019 in a relevant subject, for example international business management, finance, economics, business administration, or engineering
Please note: if you are graduating outside of this timeframe then check out these opportunities: student jobs, internships and permanent entry-level jobs
A minimum of 6 month’s international experience from working, studying or voluntary work
Relevant work experience or extracurricular activities obtained next to your studies
No more than 1 years of work experience after finishing your master’s
Above average academic achievements
Strong analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
High drive and ambitious goals
Eagerness to learn and willingness to challenge status quo
An international mind-set and be globally mobile
Team-player skills
Professional fluency in English
