


Diverse employees at Novo Nordisk have rated Professional Development, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Novo Nordisk have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Novo Nordisk employees are 47% more likely to recommend Novo Nordisk as a great place to work
| 65% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 18% | Detractors |
Working at Novo Nordisk is rated highly by 412 employees, across various culture dimensions. Novo Nordisk employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Novo Nordisk’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Novo Nordisk was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Novo Nordisk is rated A+
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Novo Nordisk ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 184 Novo Nordisk employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Novo Nordisk improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
What makes you most happy at work?knowing that I make of difference to patients.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?recognition of different cultures and values.
What is the best part about your compensation package?healthcare and insurance package, bonus
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better health care and bonus
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More bonus on years of greater sales as well as anhigher base salary due to inflation
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Needs strategic vision, don't just speak goals. Formulate plans and allocate the resources.
Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas
We are dedicated to creating value for patients by changing diabetes – changing how it is treated, how it is viewed around the world, and how the future of the disease evolves. While we seek to offer innovative solutions that fit the way people want to live, changing diabetes cannot be achieved through science alone. We have to effect change at every level: in research, in education, in public policy, and in humanitarian and outreach efforts.
Our business is built on the conviction that the formula for lasting success is to stay focused, think long-term and do business in a financially, socially and environmentally responsible way.
Our key contribution is to discover and develop innovative medicines and make them accessible to patients throughout the world. But we know that to support better diabetes health for generations to come, we must also invest in efforts to prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, educating healthcare professionals, offering patient support programmes, and ensuring that we have no negative impact on people, communities and the environment.
Manmade climate change and the non-sustainable consumption and disposal of resources are affecting national economies and worsening human health in many parts of the world. In some cases, the effects of climate change are also adding costs and risks that influence the private sector’s ability to deliver competitive results.
At Novo Nordisk, we believe that reducing our environmental impact is both our corporate responsibility and a way to mitigate long-term risk.
| Headquarter | Novo Allé United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.novonordisk.com |
| Founding Date | 1923 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NVO |
Novo Nordisk competitors include Aimmune Therapeutics, MannKind Corporation, Abbott, and Amgen. Novo Nordisk ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Novo Nordisk compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

412 employees at Novo Nordisk have reviewed Novo Nordisk across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 412 Novo Nordisk employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Novo Nordisk are pleased with their total compensation at Novo Nordisk, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Novo Nordisk are extremely happy with their team. 412 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Novo Nordisk are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Novo Nordisk believe the environment at Novo Nordisk is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Novo Nordisk is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Novo Nordisk work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Novo Nordisk are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Novo Nordisk is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Novo Nordisk employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Novo Nordisk 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Novo Nordisk's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Novo Nordisk employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Novo Nordisk’s CEO Lars Jorgensen started in this role in 2017. Lars’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Novo Nordisk’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the IT department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Operations department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Novo Nordisk’s competitors, Lars Jorgensen ranks right above Aimmune Therapeutics CEO Dr. Jayson Dallas. Under Jorgensen’s leadership, Novo Nordisk employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Novo Nordisk could stand to see real improvement.
The Novo Nordisk Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Lars Jorgensen, Vice President, Information Technology Henry Cortina, and Vice President Human Resources Debbie Green
Lars Jorgensen CEO / President
Lars Jorgensen serves as the CEO / President of Novo Nordisk.
Henry Cortina Vice President, Information Technology
Henry Cortina serves as the Vice President, Information Technology of Novo Nordisk. Henry started at Novo Nordisk in... read more
Debbie Green Vice President Human Resources
Debbie Green serves as the Vice President Human Resources of Novo Nordisk. Debbie started at Novo Nordisk in March of... read more
Melani Smith Vice President, Procurement and Business Services
Melani Smith serves as the Vice President, Procurement and Business Services of Novo Nordisk. Melani started at Novo... read more
Andrew Chang Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, QI&I, Novo Nordisk Quality
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Edward Cinca Vice President GLP-1 Portfolio
Edward Cinca serves as the Vice President GLP-1 Portfolio of Novo Nordisk. Edward started at Novo Nordisk in April of... read more
Todd Davey Vice President
Todd Davey serves as the Vice President of Novo Nordisk. Todd started at Novo Nordisk in August of 2018. Todd currently... read more
Richard DeNunzio Vice President, Market Access Strategy & Innovation
Richard DeNunzio serves as the Vice President, Market Access Strategy & Innovation of Novo Nordisk. Richard started at... read more
Jill Fallows-Macaluso Executive Director, Compliance
Jill Fallows-Macaluso serves as the Executive Director, Compliance of Novo Nordisk. Jill started at Novo Nordisk in... read more
How much do people at Novo Nordisk get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Novo Nordisk is $130,000, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,593, or $62 per hour.
At Novo Nordisk, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $235,040 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,855 annually. Average Novo Nordisk salaries by department include: Communications at $234,985, Design at $123,910, HR at $126,068, and Operations at $97,760. Half of Novo Nordisk salaries are above $129,593.
95 employees at Novo Nordisk rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 281 ratings) while 90 employees at Novo Nordisk rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 91 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Novo Nordisk employees include job titles like Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Novo Nordisk employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Novo Nordisk score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Novo Nordisk in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Novo Nordisk across various culture dimensions.
In Novo Nordisk, we believe that diversity and inclusion in all teams - from entry level to top management - drive better decision making, by ensuring that multiple perspectives are considered. We have a strong stance on the value proposition of diversity in all its forms (gender, nationality, education, experience, age, personality etc.) and encourage all management teams to address and discuss unconscious bias in key decision-making processes.
Novo Nordisk's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Novo Nordisk's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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In 2019, Novo Nordisk applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 80% were approved.
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Admin | 14% |
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What is Novo Nordisk address?
Novo Nordisk location is at Novo Allé
Who is the CEO of Novo Nordisk?
Novo Nordisk CEO is Lars Jorgensen, their score by employees is 85
What is Novo Nordisk eNPS?
The eNPS for Novo Nordisk is 47
What is the salary for Director of Product in Novo Nordisk?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 218k
What are the salaries in the IT in Novo Nordisk?
The average salaries for IT in Novo Nordisk is 108k