From our roots in Scandinavia more than 185 years ago, Nycomed has grown steadily to become a truly international company with 12,500 employees. We now have affiliates in more than 70 markets and provide innovative medicines to more than 100 countries.
We develop innovative pharmaceuticals as well as over-the-counter products. Our biggest single product, Pantoprazole (gastro-intestinal disorders), has benefitted over 750 million patients. That is just one example of what we mean by ‘medicines that matter’.
At Nycomed, we take pride in an international culture that emphasizes flat hierarchies, flexible teams and consensus-building. Despite our rapid growth in recent years, many employees say it still feels like a small company where individuals can make a difference.
We believe firmly that our values – empathy, trust, courage and motivation – are the foundation of our success and the glue that holds us together as an international company. We are proactive in ensuring that our company values are widely understood and implemented. While our executives lead by example, we expect all our employees to be role models in bringing our values to life.