Talent Acquisition, Centre of Excellence  

Istanbul, Turkey 

 

Join our Talent Acquisition team as a Talent Acquisition Partner based in Istanbul Turkey and play a central role in finding and attracting the talent that enables Novo Nordisk to reach its ambitions. 

 

Your new role 

As Talent Acquisition Partner you will own recruitment activities across your scope and act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HRBPs. Istanbul is one of our major hubs, and your ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships will be a key differentiator.  

For this reason, we expect you to come onsite to the office regularly. 

Day‑to‑day you will: 

 

Deliver end‑to‑end recruitment for roles across all levels, guide hiring managers through the process, secure high‑quality shortlists and ensure excellent candidate care. 

Be a subject matter expert in attracting and recruiting talent, translating recruiting concepts, and demonstrating the ability to flex from strategic to tactical in support of the business. 

Apply market insights and data to build proactive sourcing strategies, talent pipelines and competitive benchmarking for the business. 

Act as sparring partner to HRBPs and business stakeholders, supporting workforce planning, headcount implications and recruitment strategy. 

Ensure compliance with Novo Nordisk’s global standard TA processes and uphold the employer value proposition across all recruitment efforts.  

 

Your new department 

You will report directly to the Head of EMEA commercial, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation, with a focus on achieving impactful results. Join us and be part of a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere where your contributions will help shape the future of Novo Nordisk in the emerging markets. We work closely with Global People & Organization (P&O), local management teams, and external partners to ensure that our recruitment processes are efficient and in line with the organization's policies and standards. Join our team and help us make difference for patients by attracting top talent to Novo Nordisk. 

 

Your skills & qualifications 
We are looking for candidates who bring: 

 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. 

Minimum 5 years’ solid professional experience gained either in a HRBP or a Talent Acquisition role, ideally in a fast‑paced, complex organization. 

Full professional fluency in Turkish and English. 

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trust with hiring managers and business leaders. 

Experience using data and market insights to inform sourcing and recruitment strategies. 

Proficiency in behavioral interviewing and assessment techniques; demonstrated ability to recruit senior roles. 

 

As a person, you thrive in a multicultural and dynamic environment, feel comfortable navigating change, and moreover you demonstrate strong cultural awareness and strong business ethics.  

 

Working at Novo Nordisk 
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations. 

 
What we offer 

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind. 

 

Deadline  
18 February 2026. (Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis) 

 

 

Novo Nordisk is not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on  

solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.