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Our culture and philosophy

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Our culture and philosophy

We challenge conventional thinking to transform business with biology. And we work hard to build a culture of respect, belonging and mutual understanding that makes this possible.

Below, you can read about our culture commitments, leadership philosophy, and our approach to learning and development.

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Our leadership philosophy

Our approach to leadership is based on a belief of empowering and growing people, while driving performance and ensuring well-being and engagement.      

At Novonesis, we are passionate about achieving results together with our teams and we are facilitators of meaning and growth. Our aim is to nurture inspiring leaders who are compassionate, build positive relationships and lead in a way that creates a sense of purpose and belonging.

Ester Baiget
President & CEO

Our culture commitments

We have four culture commitments guiding our work and enabling our transformative ability: Explore, Impact, Ownership and Care. These commitments are promises we make to each other and actively uphold.

When you choose Novonesis, you choose an environment where curiosity fuels our exploration of new possibilities. Where we are driven by making a meaningful impact for our customers and the world. Where we take ownership seriously, maintaining a pragmatic approach while never compromising our ethical standards, always doing what's right – even when it's hard. And where we care for one another, fostering a diverse and inclusive community built on trust and collaborative learning.  

At Novonesis, high expectations and ownership are met with unwavering support from our entire organization, ensuring that together we thrive and make an impact. 

 

Our learning and development approach

Our purpose is to better our world with biology, and we can only do this with skillful, curious and motivated employees. Your learning and development are key to a successful future for Novonesis – not only for us to build the right workforce, but also for you to keep growing and thriving. 

In these exciting and ever-changing times, numerous learning opportunities occur each day. We encourage all our employees to take ownership of their own learning and development by actively seeking feedback and seizing the opportunity to grow.

You will be surrounded by dedicated leaders and inspiring colleagues who are committed to supporting you in your development journey. Both in building and developing your skills and growing your career. Because when you grow, we grow. 

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Our focus on care and respect

All of us at Novonesis share something special, a deep-rooted respect for one another and our planet. Here, being yourself isn’t just expected – it’s encouraged.  

We know that innovation thrives on diverse perspectives. Care and respect are deeply imbedded in our culture commitments, our people policy and leadership philosophy as a natural part of our business ambitions.

Our culture of trust values everyone's unique contributions, as we believe we unlock our collective strength through respect and care for each other. By embracing a wide range of perspectives, we both enrich our lives and enhance our ability to innovate and belong.

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