BLOOMINGTON Novo Nordisk will eliminate about 400 positions at its Bloomington facility in early May, the company announced.The pharmaceutical company will retain approximately 1,400 employees at the site following the workforc e reduction.The company said it remains committed to the Bloomington location as part of its U.S. manufacturing network.Novo Nordisk manufactures diabetes and obesity medications including Ozempic and Wegovy.The company said it will provide severance, outplacement assistance and transition support to affected workers."We are deeply grateful to every impacted colleague and are committed to treating them with respect and dignity through this process," the company said.Novo Nordisk said it continues to invest in the Bloomington site despite the layoffs.The company did not specify which positions would be eliminated or provide a timeline beyond early May.Full company statement: "Novo Nordisk remains committed to Site Bloomington, where we will continue to employ approximately 1,400 people following a workforce reduction of approximately 400 positions at the beginning of May. Despite this difficult decision, Novo Nordisk continues to invest in Site Bloomington as a critical part of our U.S. manufacturing network and our commitment to the people who depend on our medicines. We are deeply grateful to every impacted colleague and are committed to treating them with respect and dignity through this process, including severance, outplacement assistance, and transition support. Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions! If you can, please copy <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>" ...read more read less