Global Policy Intern (Denmark, Bagsværd)

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Bagsværd, Denmark

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Are you looking for an exciting hands-on learning opportunity to supplement your studies? Are you a fast learner with a passion for politics and a drive to improve care for people living with chronic disease? If so, we are looking for two new Interns to support our Global Diabetes and Global Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Area Policy teams within the Global Public Affairs and Patient Relations department of Novo Nordisk. Join us today! Apply now!

The position
As our new Interns, you will have a unique opportunity to engage with internal and external stakeholders, gain experience in project management and public affairs, and work in complex policy areas. This position will also include supporting team members with various day-to-day tasks across our projects and initiatives.
Your tasks will include:

• Supporting existing projects with content creation and project management, including our initiatives at the UN General Assembly, our Cities for a Better Health program, and our partnership with Team Novo Nordisk, the world’s only type 1 diabetes professional cycling team
• Monitoring and analysing policy developments to inform our work
• Creating briefings and presentations for team members
• Organising and planning meetings with both internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinating other ad-hoc tasks

Our Therapy Area Policy teams work across the full spectrum of public affairs competencies, and you will be able to gain valuable experience in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, patient relations, and advocacy. We are seeking 2 interns, one of whom will be allocated to Diabetes Policy and one to Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Area Policy, based on experience and fit for the roles.
Practicalities:

• Internship period: Minimum of 6 months
• Working hours: Full time, up to 37 hours/week (with flexibility within exam period)
• Start date: January/February 2025
• A Danish full-time work permit is required for non-EU
• 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, or another similar field, with at least 6 months of studying left.
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

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 roles are anchored in the Diabetes Policy and Cardiovascular and Emerging Therapy Area Policy teams.

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 don’t hesitate to reach out to Director Diabetes Policy, Maddy Farnworth at [email protected].

Deadline
28 January 2025
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.