About the company
Novo Nordisk is a globally recognized healthcare leader, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Denmark, with a mission to drive meaningful change in defeating diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. With nearly a century of expertise, the company focuses on innovation to address pressing global health challenges, including obesity, rare blood disorders, and endocrine conditions. Novo Nordisk develops and delivers cutting-edge treatments and services, supported by a strong commitment to sustainability, access to care, and advancing scientific research.
Life at company
Ranking
| Lister | Ranking position |
|---|---|
| Top Workplaces in Africa 2024 | #1 |
| Top Workplaces in South Africa 2024 | #2 |
| World Top Workplaces for Women 2024 | #1 |
| Special Awards 2024 | #1 |
| Top Workplaces in Africa 2023 | #1 |
| World Top Workplaces 2023 | #1 |
| World Top Workplaces for Women 2023 | #2 |
| Top Workplaces in South Africa 2023 | #1 |
| World Top Workplaces 2022 | #1 |
| Top Workplaces in Africa 2022 | #1 |
| Top Workplaces in Africa 2021 | #5 |
| Top Workplaces in South Africa 2021 | #1 |
Certification details
Overall employee experience score
Results overview
Overall employee experience score
Results overview
Overall employee experience score
Results overview
Quotes from the team
We are honoured to be named as one of the best companies to work for in South Africa for the 2nd consecutive year. Our purpose that unites us all at Novo Nordisk is in driving change to defeat Diabetes and other serious chronic diseases. Through living this purpose in all that we do, we aim to make a positive difference in patients’ lives each and every day. Our people are key to our success and so we work hard to create a healthy, engaging and supportive work environment for them. This is essential for a sustainable future, one that attracts and retains new talent, but also provides an environment where our people are motivated to succeed.
Sara Norcross
Vice President & General Manager
