Public Affairs Intern

Are you passionate about finding solutions that benefit society, private businesses, and citizens? Are you interested in learning how Novo Nordisk works with government affairs on the headquarters (HQ) level? If so, join us as our talented Intern in the Danish & EU Government Affairs team at Novo Nordisk and together embrace the opportunities to work with international colleagues as well as stimulate our operating conditions at the Danish and EU levels. Apply now! 
 

The position
As a Public Affairs Intern, you will support our work to effectively push for political action that helps to improve the lives of people living with chronic diseases. Through this position, you can strengthen your skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs. 
Your responsibilities are included, but not limited to:

• Monitoring, following and briefing on various political developments in both a Danish and EU political context with interest to Novo Nordisk
• Preparing events and meetings for Novo Nordisk executive management / Global Public Affairs held internally and externally with political stakeholders
• Producing briefs, backgrounds, and support with logistics
• Supporting Ad-hoc projects including collecting data and background information, creating presentations, meeting preparation, and making public affairs strategies

Practicalities

• Internship period: a minimum of 6 months with the possibility to extend to 12 months
• Working hours: 18-37 hours per week (with the flexibility during exam period)
• Start date: 1 August 2024 (precise dates to be agreed)
• Location: Bagsvaerd, Denmark (The headquarters office)
• A Danish full-time work permit is required
• Internships are remunerated if your educational track allows

Kindly note that students must be enrolled at a university through the entire internship period. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with internal and external stakeholders, gain experience in overall project management, gain experience in public affairs, and work with policy shaping from a corporate perspective. 
 

Qualifications 
You are a Student who is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Political Science, International Business and Politics, Business Management, or another similar field, with a minimum of 1-2 years of study remaining.
To succeed in this role, you need:

• Excellent communication skills
• Curiosity with an understanding of Politics
• A strong will to succeed, a lot of energy, and the capacity to work both individually and in groups
• Great time management skills with a high-quality workload delivery
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Danish

We are seeking an individual eager to learn and contribute. You are curious by nature, thrive in a versatile environment, and are ready to be part of our ongoing effort to improve our high standards, including ensuring that new ways of working are implemented smoothly. Join us and together embark on a journey of professional growth within our esteemed organization.
 

About the department 
Global Public Affairs & Patient Relations (GPAPR) is part of the Global Public Affairs & Sustainability area in Novo Nordisk. We aspire to be a proactive and solutions-oriented partner to patients and policymakers in the joint ambition to raise the standards of care in our therapy areas and help solve society’s fundamental challenges. 
The role is anchored in the Danish and EU Government Affairs team, which is responsible for Novo Nordisk’s dialogue with decision-makers and politicians in Denmark and the EU with a focus on contributing to society and securing the right framework conditions for Novo Nordisk. The team is equally split between employees in Brussels and Bagsværd.
 

Working at Novo Nordisk
Together we drive change. At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. 
We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
 

Contact
For further information, please contact Senior Director, Danish and EU GA Marie Hjortdal at +45 30794423.
 

Deadline
23 April 2024
Kindly note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Please refrain from adding a photo to your CV to ensure fair and efficient processing.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. 

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.