How Novo Nordisk Recruits Innovators (Secrets from a VP)

How does one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies attract and retain creative talent? Alain Proietti, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Novo Nordisk, reveals the secrets to recruiting innovators at scale.

• Talent Magnet Strategy: Becoming attractive to candidates before you need them.
• Spotting Creative Candidates: Proven evaluation techniques for identifying innovators.
• Organizational Slack: Why having breathing room unlocks employee creativity.
• Inclusion = Innovation: Actions that make divergent thinkers thrive in structured environments.
• IQ + CQ Hiring: Why recruiting for both intelligence and creativity is non-negotiable.

Alain Proietti shares insights on how Novo Nordisk attracts and retains top talent, supports creativity and innovation, and builds an employer brand that resonates with creative candidates. Explore the concept of organizational slack and how having the right resources and support systems helps employees take on new challenges. Learn practical strategies for evaluating creative candidates, fostering inclusion of divergent thinkers, successfully onboarding creative talents, and building a more creative and innovative workforce. Essential listening for talent acquisition professionals, HR leaders, and anyone responsible for building innovative teams.