Student Assistant

Student Assistant - Data Science
API P&O Business Partnering
Kalundborg

Are you a highly motivated student who has an interest in applying data science techniques to analyze complex fuzzy systems? Interested in tackling complex data-related problems, applying theory into practice, and directly influencing decisions across leadership and the organisation? If so, we offer a challenging and fun student position where your analytical skills will shape real outcomes.

Your new role

In this role, you will transform complex, fuzzy human resource data into useable, deterministic insights that drive better decision-making across the organisation. You will work at the intersection of data science and people analytics, creating visualisations that help leaders make informed decisions while optimising employee management.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Acquiring, translating, and preparing data from multiple sources for analysis using ETL tools and processes
• Performing descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive data analysis to extract meaningful features from complex datasets
• Building clear, concise, and precise data visualisations that communicate insights to stakeholders and leadership
• Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports that track key people metrics and support organisational decisions
• Collaborating with colleagues across the department to identify data-driven opportunities and solve real-world problems
• Applying academic knowledge to practical challenges, bridging theory and application in a global manufacturing environment

Working hours: Minimum 8 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate your studies and exam periods. You can both work in office or be working from home.

Your new department

You will be a part of Novo Nordisk Insulin Manufacturing, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), and assigned to API People & Organisation. You will be joining a department of more than 50 highly skilled colleagues who support more than 4,500 employees with human resource-related opportunities and challenges. You will report directly to the Senior Director of P&O, and be part of an organisation that values creativity, innovation, and the ability to work with people from different backgrounds.

Your skills & qualifications

We're looking for a curious and driven student who is eager to apply complex concepts to real-world applications. You'll bring with you:

• Currently enrolled in an MSc programme within statistics, computer science, or data science
• Programming & Analytics: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn), SQL
• Business Intelligence & Visualisation: Power BI, Tableau
• Data Preparation & ETL: Alteryx, Power Query
• Collaboration & Version Control: Git
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Cloud & Data Platforms (nice to have): Azure, Snowflake

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. Here, you will gain experience working in a global company and manufacturing environment and discover how data can be utilised within the current trend of Industry 4.0. When you join us, you're not just starting a student role – you're building the foundation for your future career.

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.

Salary and Benefits: This position is hourly paid. For this position, the hourly base rate is 178,71 DKK, based on an assessment of relevant factors such as experience, educational background, demonstrated competencies, and the specific skills required for the position. In addition to the hourly base rate, Student Assistants are entitled to a pension scheme (currently 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution). 

Deadline

25 August 2025. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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.