how to land a graduate position in novo nordisk?
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Interested in production and management? Novo Nordisk is now recruiting for our global Leader Talent Programme in Product Supply. The programme scope is 2 years consisting of three 8-month rotations: 2 rotations in Denmark and 1 rotation at an international production site. You will solve complex tasks in different areas of the supply chain while exploring diverse cultural settings. The programme provides you with tasks, training and feedback within lean and leadership to accelerate your development and strengthen your potential to take up a management position in the future. Come and meet two current graduates Christina Jensen and Henriette Koch. They will tell about Novo Nordisk, the programme and the recruitment process. You will get their unique perspective about how to land a graduate position and how it really is to be a graduate in Novo Nordisk. We are looking forward to meet you all.TRANSCRIPT
How to Land a Graduate Position in Novo Nordisk
Jobtræf Fyn, October 2014
Presentation title Date 1
Who Are We?
• Nanna-Freja Riis Larsen
• Recruitment Consultant
• MSc Human Resource Management, Sept 2010 (CBS)
• Christina Jensen
• PS Graduate
• MSc Engineering, Design & Innovation, March 2014 (DTU)
• Henriette Koch
• PS Graduate
• MSc Biomedical Engineering Sep. 2013 (DTU/KU)
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1. Introduction to Novo Nordisk
2. What is the Product Supply Graduate Programme?
3. How do I apply?
4. How is it really to be a graduate?
5. Q&A
Agenda
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• Global market leader in diabetes care
• Leading positions inbiopharmaceuticals
• >40,700 employees in 76 countries• 54% work outside of Denmark• Products marketed in 179 countries• #1 in Denmark and #2 in Scandinavia
by market cap
Novo Nordisk at a Glance:- insulin world’s market leader and expanding globally
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Product Supply:- the engine of Novo Nordisk
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• … consists of approximately 30 % of all Novo Nordisk employees
• … has facilities across the globe
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A Career in Novo Nordisk- Novo Nordisk Graduates Programmes
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Novo Nordisk
PS Graduate Programme
Presentation title Date 7
• Duration of two years
• 3 rotations of 8 month
• Extensive training: LEAN, leadership
• Cross-functional projects
• International experience
• Broad network within Novo Nordisk
Basic Principles- the programme set-up
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• Kick-start your career
• Strong focus on your development
• Leadership aspirations
• Become a key employee
• Become truly international
• Join a company with a highly-respected value set
Why Join the Graduate Programme?- the motivation
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Novo Nordisk
How Do I Apply ?
Presentation title Date 10
The Graduate Profiles- aiming to hire our next leaders
Personal:
• Drive
• Results oriented
• Ready for change
• Team player
• International mindset
• Curiosity
Skills:
• Recent masters degree
• Fluent in English
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Recruitment Process- timelines 2015
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Read more about the programmes on
novonordisk.com/graduates
Are You Interested?
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Or visit us on
facebook.com/
novonordiskgraduate
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How is it Really to Be a Graduate?
Presentation title Date 14
AssistantProject
ManagerClimate Dpt.
Background: Christina
15
MSc Eng.D&I
Exchange Student
(6 m)
ProjectAssistantGroup IT
Product SupplyGraduateSCP QA
2008 2010 2011 2013 2013
JuniorRequirements
AnalystFitting Solutions
2012 2012
BSc Eng. D&I
2007
Int. Summer School(1.5m)
Master ThesisProject
(6m)
2014
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Christina’s 1st Rotation
• Supply Chain Planning QA, Bagsværd (HQ)
• Main project:
• Define and implement the QP-role for transport cases by clarifying role scope and training in close collaboration with production, Supply Chain Planning, Product Support and customers.
• Other tasks:
• Implement Performance Boards (Lean tool) for effective communication and information sharing within the team
• Handle temperature deviation cases (during transportation)
• Trending - based on root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (Shipping & Customer Service)
• ‘No Typical Day’
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CoachSailing
Background: Henriette
17
MSc Eng.MedTek
Elite athleteSailing
Product SupplyGraduate
DAPI
2004-2013
2005-2012
2010-2013 2013/14
Master ThesisProject
(6m)
2013
BSc Eng. MedTek
2004-2010
ResearchAssistant
Sleep
2014
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Henriette’s 1st Rotation
• Purification Plants, DAPI, Kalundborg
• Main project:
• Control of the environment in class C areas. The project involves systematic problem solving and driving a project group consisting of operators and a variety of specialists.
• Other tasks:
• Contribute to the day-to-day operations by involving myself in meetings and solving minor tasks (1-2 days work).
• Typical day8:00-9:20 Prepare the day and answer emails
9:20-9:35 Team leader board meeting
9:35-11:30 On the shop floor and board meetings
11:30-12:00 Lunch break
12:00-16:00 Work on project, project group meetings, meet specialists etc.
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Thank You & Questions!
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2 Oct, 2014