Internship in Environmental Responsibility

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and do you want to contribute to the Novo Nordisk journey towards zero environmental impact? Are you looking for an exciting learning opportunity to supplement your studies? If so, join us as our new Intern in the Environmental Responsibility department at Novo Nordisk to embrace the exciting hands-on learning opportunities and bring new ways of thinking to our company. Apply now

Your new role

You will support initiatives related to driving Novo Nordisk Environmental Strategy. You will get a chance to develop your environmental as well as your project management skills and gain business understanding. Your task will be to support project managers and specialists in the implementation of projects within climate, nature and chemical roadmaps as well as our ReMed takeback scheme, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and GHG emissions. This will include collection, handling, assessment and presentation of data as well as project support.

Your new department

The world is changing and so are we. With a significant growth outlook for Novo Nordisk, it is of very high importance that the right environmental, nature and biodiversity solutions are created to drive the change towards zero environmental impact. Environmental Responsibility is a diverse team responsible for Novo Nordisk Environmental strategy 'Circular for Zero', where we strive for zero environmental impact. Our responsibility includes a variety of environmental initiatives across the organisation and with external stakeholders. We develop and deploy environmental strategies, run cross-organisational projects and drive environmental intelligence leading to a reduced Novo Nordisk environmental footprint. The department consists of 20 dedicated project managers and specialists, all highly engaged in driving the environmental strategy of Novo Nordisk.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for 2 interns who has environmental knowledge. You are currently pursuing a master's degree in environmental management, sustainable management, environmental/chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, climate change, political science, business administration or similar relevant education. General knowledge of environmental issues will be an advantage and familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol is a plus. You can conduct data analysis, understand basic principles of environmental assessments, you are an experienced user of MS Excel, and you are a good communicator both in writing and in speaking. As a person you are service-minded, detail-oriented and thorough with a can-do attitude. It is a requirement that you are fluent in both oral and written English and have great interpersonal skills.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.

Practicalities

Qualification: Students in their first or second year of their master studies.

Period: The internship position is a full-time position for 6-12 months.

Start date: January/February 2025 or soonest possible

More information

For further information, please contact Global Project Lead, Eva Vestergaard on

Deadline

7th December 2025.

Applications will be assessed continuously.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

We will be reviewing application on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

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

We're not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic diseases and promote long-term health. Our unordinary mindset is at the heart of everything we do. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Because it takes an unordinary approach to drive real, lasting change in health.