Founded more than 90 years ago, Novo Nordisk is continuing its tradition of being at the forefront of innovation in diabetes care and other chronic conditions. The health care company is currently working to use artificial intelligence and robotics to improve patient care. One employee said, “They think outside the box, encourage innovation, and actively collaborate with other health care segments/partners to find solutions to broader health care issues that need attention.”
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Company Info
| Rank last year | 90 |
| Years on list | 12 |
| HQ location | Plainsboro, N.J. |
| Employees | 4,189 |
| Job openings (as of February 2020) | - |
| Industry | Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals |
| Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $8,620 |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Type of organization | Private |
| Number of work sites | 5 |
| Website | www.novonordisk-us.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | No |
| Unlimited sick days | No |
| Telecommuting | Yes |
| Job sharing | Yes |
| Subsidized childcare | Yes |
| Compressed work weeks | Yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | No |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | No |
| On-site medical care facility | No |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | Yes |
| Health insurance for part-timers | Yes |
| Sick days for part-timers | Yes |
| College tuition reimbursement | Yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | No |
| Medical facility at all locations | No |
Diversity
| % Women | 56% |
| % Minorities | 23.3% |
| % African-American/Black | 6.7% |
| % Asian | 8.6% |
| % Caucasian/White | 76.7% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 5.8% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| % Two or more races | 1.6% |
| % Unknown ethnicity | 0.1% |
| Date info provided | Aug. 25, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
| PTO limit (days) | 29 |
| # Sick days | 10 |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | Sr. Diabetes Care Specialist |
| Avg. base pay (salaried) | $107,300 |
| Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | $32,300 |
| Total pay for most common job (salaried) | $139,600 |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
| Full-time and part-time job growth | - |
| # of job applicants | 19,219 |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 18 |
| # New graduates hired | 8 |
