Novo Nordisk second best science employer in the world

Novo Nordisk ranked second in the 2014 Science Careers Top Employers Survey, which is a big jump up the list from last year's ranking where Novo Nordisk came in at number 11, according to a statement issued from Denmark.

Novo Nordisk is a listed company traded on NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchange. The key drivers of the ranking were the categories 'Treats employees with respect', 'Has loyal employees' and 'Is socially responsible'.

"We're really proud of being ranked number two this year on the prestigious list of the world's best science employers," said Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, chief science officer and executive vice president at Novo Nordisk. "Our researchers around the world are doing a tremendous job of discussing and developing truly innovative and patient-focused products. The fact that the research community feels that Novo Nordisk is one of the very best places to work matters a great deal for a company growing at Novo Nordisk's pace."

Today Novo Nordisk employs more than 40,000 people globally - a number the company anticipates will rise to more than 60,000 over the next decade. Novo Nordisk Research and Development is a global organisation with more than 6,000 employees working at sites in Denmark, China, US and India.