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Attracting and Recruiting Global Talent

Director, Anu Kerns Horsens, April 26. 2012

Novo Nordisk at a glancePharmaceutical company with main focus on diabetes

• World leader in diabetes care since 1923• >32,000 employees• Headquarter in Denmark• Products marketed in 190 countries• 17 billion DKK in net profit in 2011

Sales by geographical areaDKK Billion

Sales by therapy areaDKK Billion

Novo Nordisk – Corporate Presentation Slide no 3

Sales growth Driven by diabetes care and markets outside Europe

Development in number of peopleWorkforce growing about 5% every year

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Workforce by areaDevelopment in workforce

Recruitment of young people with educationSupport of globalisation and growth

• Develop pipeline of specialists and leaders• Tap into global talent pools• Access newest theories and perspectives

Advantages gained

• Steep learning curve and strong network• Diverse loyal and mobile group of talent• Talent base for specialists and leadership

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• Extensive attraction and selection process• Rotations in different functions and

geographies• Presentations and skill seminars

Purpose

Programme

Qualifiers

•Academic achievements

•Experience from corporate life

•Study or work abroad

Personal skills

•Drive and passion

•Readiness for change and learning

•Team player

•Result-oriented

Characteristics we are looking forPersonal drive and an international mind-set are key

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• Competition from local companies

• Strong candidates in particular from Eastern European countries

• Participation in study programmes abroad improves robustness among candidatess

• Variation in experience with corporate life among European candidates.

• Internships and student jobs

Our experiences with recruitment of young people with education

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Attracting and Recruiting Young Talent

Director, Anu Kerns Horsens, April 26. 2012