Novo Nordisk is an international medical company founded in 1923 and headquartered near Copenhagen, Denmark.
The company's goal is to make a difference to overcome diabetes and other serious chronic diseases such as obesity, as well as rare blood and endocrine disorders.
The company realizes this goal through groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, increased access to medicines and prevention. Novo Nordisk is committed to finding ways to cure the diseases it treats.
The company has more than 55,000 employees in 80 offices around the world and products are available in 170 countries.
Facts and figures
16 manufacturing facilities in nine countries (Algeria, Brazil, China, Denmark, Denmark, France, Japan, UK, USA).
39% of employees are based in Denmark.
10 development and research centers in five countries (UK, Denmark, India, China, USA).
168 countries where products are represented.