We don’t take shortcuts… we’re in it for life
We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create 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 work to treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because we believe it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.
Founded in Denmark in 1923, today we employ more than 77,000 people in 80 offices around the world – all united by our bold purpose to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases.
Our unordinary approach to driving change
Our approach reflects the way we balance scientific excellence with compassion, stay rooted in our Danish heritage while making a global impact, and remain ambitious while always putting people first.
To learn more about how we pioneer scientific breakthroughs, expand access to our medicines and work to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat, see what we do.
For more than a century, we have been driven by a passion for innovation in health and a refusal to accept the status quo. We believe in embracing new ideas and welcoming different perspectives when looking for solutions to today’s biggest challenges.
Based on principles established by our founders, the Novo Nordisk Way describes the values and behaviours that inform how we conduct our business. It sets the direction for our strategy, decisions and actions and applies to all employees in Novo Nordisk.
Today, we are thousands of colleagues all committed to our purpose of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. To fulfil that purpose, we pioneer the discovery and development of innovative medicines and make them accessible to patients throughout the world.
When faced with difficult choices, we think long-term, understanding that our future is dependent on adding value to society by being financially, environmentally and socially responsible.
Our key values of openness, accountability and respect underpin our work to drive change for a healthier world. To help us live these values, 10 Essentials guide the decisions and actions of every Novo Nordisk colleague.
1. We create value by having a patient-centred business approach.
2. We set ambitious goals and are empowered to achieve them.
3. We are accountable for our financial, environmental and social performance.
4. We are curious and innovate for the benefit of patients and society at large.
5. We build and maintain good relations with our stakeholders.
6. We value diversity and treat everyone with respect.
7. We focus on performance and personal development.
8. We have a healthy and engaging working environment.
9. We strive for agility and simplicity in everything we do.
10. We never compromise on quality and ethics.
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