Intern for Devices & Needles - Global Strategic Outsourcing & Devices

Apply your academic skills in a global organisation and gain hands‑on experience with strategic sourcing and supply management. In this role, you will be a part of a team working at the heart of Novo Nordisk’s device supply chain.

Your new role

As an intern, you will support the Devices & Needles team in a range of operational and strategic tasks, such as:

• Supporting supplier management activities and data workflows
• Assisting in the preparation of tenders, (cost) analyses, and business cases
• Conducting market and supply chain research for materials and device‑related components
• Supporting category managers on cross‑functional sourcing or development projects
• Helping prepare materials for stakeholder meetings, decisions, and supplier interactions
• Contributing to various team initiatives, including process improvements and documentation updates

You’ll gain exposure to a broad stakeholder landscape spanning Product Supply, R&D, Quality, Manufacturing Development, GSOD, and key suppliers across the world.

Practicalities

• Workload: Full-time preferred (37 hours/week), but flexibility can be discussed depending on exams
• Duration: 6–12 months
• The position is paid
• A valid Danish work permit is required (for non‑EU students)

Your new department

GSOD is responsible for the global outsourcing of medical devices across Novo Nordisk. In the Devices & Needles team, we work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure robust supply, high quality, cost‑effective solutions, and long‑term strategic partnerships.

You will join a dynamic, international, and collaborative team located in Høje Taastrup, working across our entire device portfolio, with a strong focus on supplier performance, cost competitiveness, long‑term sourcing strategies and internal governance.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

• Currently studying for a master’s degree within Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Materials Science, or similar
• Structured, curious, and motivated to learn about medical devices and strategic supplier management
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working with data
• A strong communicator with good stakeholder awareness
• Proactive, positive, and eager to contribute to team deliverables
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Comfortable working in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with dashboards or procurement tools is a plus

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. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our strategic decision-making, helping to shape how we navigate an increasingly complex healthcare landscape. 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.

More information

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jakob M. Salomonsson at SLJK@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

22nd of February 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter describing your motivation for joining GSOD and the Devices & Needles team.

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

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.