Employees at Novo Nordisk appreciate the company's ethical focus on treating diabetes with good products, as well as the great employee benefits and generally positive work culture with moderate stress, a safe environment, and encouraging colleagues. The flexible working environment and opportunities for self-development through training programs are also seen as positives.
However, there are some potential challenges. Internal career progression can be difficult, with limitations in opportunities and unclear evaluation standards. The fierce competition in the therapeutic area and the need for more aggressive counteraction to market changes are also noted. While flexibility is appreciated, work-life balance can be a challenge for some. There are areas for improvement in management, teamwork, and addressing perceived cliques and politics that can lead to low productivity. Some employees feel that competitors may not be following the same ethical standards, putting Novo Nordisk at a disadvantage. There are also concerns about a perceived preference for expats over locals for senior positions, and the operations being messy and unstructured compared to larger pharmaceutical companies. While self-development programs are appreciated, some employees feel that training provided by the company could be improved, with a need for more coaching and communication of the company's mission and direction. Finally, there are concerns about the HR management, with some employees feeling that HR does not work for all employees equally.