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    Company overview

    Industry

    Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices

    Company size

    51-100

    Primary location

    Twenty-Four Seven McKinley Building, 24th st corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
    Novo Nordisk is a healthcare company and a world leader in diabetes care. In addition, Novo Nordisk has a leading position within areas such as haemostasis management, growth hormone therapy and hormone replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products and services that make a significant difference to patients, the medical profession and society. With headquarters in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 26,000 employees in 80 countries, and markets its products in 179 countries. Novo Nordisk’s B shares are listed on the stock exchanges in Copenhagen and London. Its ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ‘NVO’.HistoryIn the Philippines, Novo Nordisk started its operations in 1976 under the umbrella organization of its distributor – initially with Oceanic Commercial, Inc., then with Nicolas Kiwi Philippines, and then with Metro Drug in 1988. Novo Nordisk’s role was mainly focused on marketing function. However, in 1999, steps were taken to establish an affiliate office in the Philippines and with the vision of making Novo Nordisk a market leader in its areas of expertise. In June 30, 1999, the Philippine Office was finally able to obtain approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to operate as an independent Pharmaceutical Company.Product & ServicesWe offer products and services in the following therapy areas: Diabetes Care Novo Nordisk offers the broadest portfolio of diabetes products in the industry and an extensive range of user-friendly pen devices for injecting insulin. Human Insulin (Actrapid® 100IU/ml) in Vial Human Isophane Insulin (Insulatard® 100IU/ml) in Vial and NovoLet® injection device Human Biphasic Isophane Insulin 30/70 (Mixtard® 30 100 IU/ml) in Vial and NovoLet® injection device Biphasic Insulin Aspart 30 (NovoMix® 30 100U/ml) in FlexPen™ injection device Insulin Aspart (NovoRapid®) in FlexPen™ injection device Insulin Detemir (Levemir®) in FlexPen™ injection device Repaglinide (NovoNorm®) tablets in 500mcg, 1mg and 2mg NovoFine® 30G (0.3x8mm) insulin needle Coagulation management Novo Nordisk has developed NovoSeven®, a recombinant Factor Vlla for treatment of bleeds in haemophilia A and B patients with inhibitors. This recombinant protein is expressed from cloned human FVII genes in baby hamster kidney cells. No material of human origin is used in the production process or in the final product. We are currently offering Recombinant Coagulation Factor VIIa (NovoSeven® 1.2mg/ml) Growth hormone therapy Human Somatropin (Norditropin® SimpleXx® 5mg/1.5ml) NordiPen® 5. Injection device Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) Estradiol (Vagifem®) vaginal tablets Estradiol (Estrofem® 2mg) tablets Estradiol Norethisterone Acetate (Kliogest®) tablets.

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    What’s it like working at Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals appreciated the company's core values, mission, vision, and culture. They also highlighted the competitive product portfolio, particularly for insulin, and the collaborative environment. The salary and benefits were seen as acceptable, and some reviewers mentioned opportunities for personal growth.

    However, there were potential challenges, such as a high workload with limited manpower and extended working hours. Meeting sales targets and building rapport with healthcare professionals could be demanding. The wide geographic coverage required for some roles was also noted as a challenge. Additionally, there were concerns about job security due to potential organisational restructuring and perceived favouritism. Adapting to country-specific industry practices was another potential challenge mentioned.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Biopharm Account Manager
    Oct 2018
    life-changing career
    The good thingscore values competitive products collaboration
    The challengeslimited manpower (the time I was connected, I handled sales, marketing and patient support for 3 products for several years)
    3.0
    Medical Representative
    Feb 2018
    12 years in cardiometabolic brands
    The good thingsbuilding self esteem, traveling, meeting new people
    The challengessales target, activity implementation and building rapport to target HCP
    4.0
    Sales
    Aug 2017
    Challenging and dynamic
    The good thingsSalary and benefits are acceptable.
    The challengesWide scope of area
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