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Novo Nordisk Cuts Jobs Again in Hjørring

By Fatima Al-Zahra

In brief

Novo Nordisk has laid off more staff at its Hjørring factory, marking the second such round in six months. Factory manager Morten Juul-Olsen confirmed the move to regional newspaper Nordjyske.

  • - Location: Denmark
  • - Category: Business
  • - Published: 16 hours ago
Novo Nordisk Cuts Jobs Again in Hjørring

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Novo Nordisk has carried out another round of layoffs at its factory in Hjørring, Denmark. This is the second time within a six-month period that the pharmaceutical company has dismissed a number of employees at this facility. The most recent job cuts occurred just five months ago. The factory manager for Novo Nordisk's Hjørring division confirmed the news to Nordjyske, a regional newspaper in Denmark. The confirmation came directly from local management, indicating the ongoing nature of workforce adjustments at the site. While the exact number of employees affected by this latest reduction has not been disclosed, the repetition of such measures within a short timeframe underscores operational changes at the factory. No additional details were provided regarding the specific roles or departments impacted by the dismissals. The company has not released further statements about the reasons behind these continued staff reductions beyond the confirmation given to the press. These developments mark a notable shift in staffing at one of Novo Nordisk's key production sites in northern Denmark. The situation remains under observation by local media and stakeholders following the repeated workforce changes.

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Published: February 14, 2026

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