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 distinctive 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 69,000 people in 80 offices around the world – all united by our bold purpose to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases.

Our pioneering 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.

‘The Novo Way’ is a set of principles that underpin our culture, building on the strengths that have defined Novo for more than a century - breakthrough science, deep expertise, care for people, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety - while setting out the behaviours and ways of working needed to innovate and lead in a faster, more competitive and increasingly consumer-driven market.

Brand and culture work together: culture shapes how we work, while brand shapes how our company is perceived around the world. Together, the rebrand and ‘The Novo Way’ are part of how we will deliver on our business objectives and our ambition to bring better health to many more people.

‘The Novo Way’ is built around four principles

Customer Obsession

We innovate with consumers and patients at the centre of everything we do.

Competitiveness

We raise our performance to create greater value for all our stakeholders.

Clarity

We create focus and speed through clear priorities, simple ways of working and decisive action.

Care and Integrity

We care for our people, show respect and never compromise on patient safety and ethics.