International Operations Business Graduate - Colombia

International Operations Business Graduate, Colombia: Kick-start your life-changing career! Are you a bachelor's or master's student with an interest in international business? Be a part of Novo Nordisk's growth journey and accelerate your own. Turn your degree into a global career at one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies!  About the International Operations Business Graduate Programme Novo Nordisk International Operations encompasses markets in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and Latin America. Employees working within business in Novo Nordisk have a wide range of roles and responsibilities – but all share the same commitment to excellence and to drive continued success of the organisation. During the programme you will work with senior managers within our commercial & marketing functions and build an international network of world-class colleagues, establishing yourself as one of tomorrow's key people in business at Novo Nordisk.We have designed the full-time position as an International Operations Business Graduate, so that, following its successful completion, you will be equipped with the necessary skills and experiences to become a valued and integral part of our company in your home country. As you embark on your life-changing career in Novo Nordisk, we will provide you with: Accelerated personal and professional development from day oneInternational professional experienceVast exposure and networking possibilitiesThe position During the two-year programme you will undertake three challenging and exciting rotations of eight-months duration, starting in your home country Colombia, followed by two further international rotations which could include our headquarters in Denmark or International Operations Strategic Office in Zurich, an International Operations Regional Office or one of our many global affiliates. You will partner closely with your internal stakeholders and gain hands-on experience with business challenges and risks that pharmaceutical companies face in the marketplace, whilst learning how to impact the business with your acquired commercial understanding. The rotations are shaped to suit your development needs, while meeting our business requirements and to ensure you build the required competences needed to become a future business leader in Novo Nordisk.Please note: This specific track under our graduate programme is targeted at candidates from Colombia, or those who would like to start their careers in Colombia within the field of international business and hold full Colombian citizenship. We have many other tracks, which are open to applicants from anywhere in the world. QualificationsTo thrive and succeed as an International Operation Business Graduate in Colombia, we expect you to have: Colombian citizenship A recent master's (from 2024 or 2025) or bachelor's degree (from 2023 or 2024) in a relevant field, for example within business administration, international business, or marketing If applying with a bachelor's degree, we expect you to have 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience If you have a master's degree, then you will have no more than 1 year of full-time work experience between or after completing your master's degree and no more than 3 to 4 years in totalAbove average academic achievements International experience, for example from studying a full semester abroad, working or volunteering Relevant work experience or extracurricular activities obtained next to your studies Team-player attitude, excellent communication skills, high drive, and an eagerness to learn Global mobility and international mindset Professional fluency in English If you meet the criteria and are interested in joining the programme with start-up date 1 September 2025, please make sure to submit your application no later than 30 November 2024 GMT+1. Important: upload this when you apply Before clicking the apply button, please ensure you have uploaded your CV (please upload under "resume"), cover letter and most recent academic records (upload these two documents as one file under "cover letter") in English. Applications without these uploads will not be considered.  In the cover letter we expect to learn more about your motivation for wanting to join Novo Nordisk and the graduate programme, as well as your personal and professional competencies. Hence, make sure you include:  What are your expectations from the graduate programme and how will the International Operations Business track support your career aspirations? What team characteristics do you value, and what three qualities do you think others appreciate about you? Define innovation in the context of international business, in your opinion  The cover letter must not exceed one page.You can apply from any device but as you will be asked to answer several questions on the application page, we recommend applying from a PC instead of a mobile phone.About the Graduate ProgrammeOur Global Graduate Programme is designed to bring together change makers with a diversity of perspectives and equip them with the tools needed to accelerate their personal and professional development. The two-year programme allows you to explore the world while developing your career. You will be taken on three rotations around the globe where you will work in a fast-paced environment and grow in ways you never could have imagined. You will be exposed to the entire Novo Nordisk value chain while being challenged to explore your boundaries and reach your full potential.If you want a general introduction to the Novo Nordisk Graduate Programme including all 18 tracks then click here. ContactFor questions about the graduate programme, please visit the FAQ section of our careers site and sign up for one of our webinars link in the first instance. If you require further information, please contact ****** Novo NordiskNovo Nordisk is a global healthcare company, founded in 1923 and headquartered just outside Copenhagen, Denmark. Our purpose is to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases, built upon our heritage in diabetes. We do so by pioneering scientific breakthroughs, expanding access to our medicines, and working to prevent and ultimately cure the diseases we treat. We employ more than 69,000 people in 80 offices around the world, and market our products in 170 countries. We are on a relentless mission to drive change for millions of people living with chronic diseases, and we need people like you to join us on this mission and take Novo Nordisk into the future. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.  At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.