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Novo Nordisk

Government Affairs Intern

Bagsværd

FULL TIME

October 12, 2024

Government Affairs Intern

Category: Education

Location:Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK

Are you passionate about finding solutions that benefit society, private businesses, and citizens? Are you keen on gaining practical experience in how the collision of policy and politics comes together for patients? If yes, this internship in the International Government Affairs & Policy team at Novo Nordisk is a unique opportunity to support us in improving the lives of people living with chronic diseases globally. Join us to embrace the opportunities to work alongside international colleagues. Apply now!

The position
We offer a unique opportunity to engage with internal and external stakeholders, gain project management experience, understand the value of public affairs, and engage with global colleagues on global policy issues. The position also includes supporting team members with various day-to-day tasks across our projects and initiatives.
Your tasks will include:

Monitoring and analysing global geopolitical shifts and their policy impacts
Supporting in the preparation of Novo Nordisk executive management / Global Public Affairs meetings held internally and externally
Producing written briefs and backgrounders, and supporting planning and logistics
Providing ad-hoc project support, including collecting data and background information, creating presentations, and meeting organization

As an Intern, you will learn how government affairs contribute to the overall business objectives, and ultimately help improve the lives of people living with chronic disease. The position will allow you to strengthen your skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs.
Practicalities:

Internship period: a minimum of 6 months with the possibility to extend to 12 months
Working hours: Full-time, up to 37 hours per week
Start date: January 2025 (precise dates to be agreed)
Location: Novo Nordisk Headquarters, Bagsvaerd, Denmark
A Danish full-time work permit is required for non-EU candidates
Internships are remunerated if your educational track allows

Students must be enrolled at a university through the entire internship period and have at least 6 months of studying left. Both the internship period and working hours will be flexible to accommodate school projects/exams.

Qualifications
You are currently pursuing a Master's degree in Political Science, International Business and Politics, Business Management, Global Health, or another similar field, with a minimum of 1-2 years of study remaining. We expect that you are an excellent communicator with fluency in spoken and written English.
You are an intellectually curious individual with a strong will to succeed, a lot of energy, and the capacity to work both individually and in groups. See yourself as a person who gets the job done on time without sacrificing the quality of your deliverables.

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 International Government Affairs & Policy team, which is responsible for providing clear strategic direction and guidance on public affairs, policy positions, and stakeholder management to contribute to society and secure the right framework conditions for Novo Nordisk. The team focuses on key account management in Novo Nordisk’s top ten and focus markets.

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, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact
For further information, please contact the Head of International Government Affairs & Policy, Elliot Hughes at EOHU@novonordisk.com.

Deadline
27 October 2024
Kindly note that applications will be reviewed continuously, and interviews will be 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.

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