Obesity Health Intern

Are you passionate about project management, public health, and communication? Do you want to turn theory into practice while working alongside experienced colleagues with diverse backgrounds? If so, join us as our new Intern in the Obesity Health Equity team at Novo Nordisk, where we accelerate evidence-based prevention initiatives with a global network of partners. Apply now! It's the most perfect time to join us.
 
The position
As our new Intern, you will be a part of the Obesity Health Equity team, where you will support the project managers in day-to-day business processes and tasks. 
Your main responsibilities are:

• Assisting with project management and tracking across the global network of Cities for Better Health
• Liaising with local project teams and partners around programme activities
• Helping setup and coordinate new intervention projects in Denmark
• Working with team members on ad-hoc analyses & project support

Practicalities:

• Internship period: Full-time in 6 months
• Working hours: 37 hours/week
• Start date: January - early February 2025
• Location:Bagsværd, Denmark
• Internships are remunerated if your educational track allows
• Full-time Danish work permit is required for non-EU candidates

Students must be enrolled at a university through the entire internship period. Both the internship period and working hours will be flexible to accommodate school projects/exams. We share a passion for changing people’s lives, and we are always looking for talented individuals who want to join us in this effort. We provide exciting learning opportunities for students who bring new ways of thinking to our company.
 
Qualifications
You are currently studying for your Master’s degree in Global/Public Health, Business Administration, Political Science, Economics, Human Nutrition/Exercise Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Urban Planning, Nursing/Medicine, or another relevant field. Strong skills and interest in project management and working with partners is preferred. General knowledge of public health topics and methodologies is an asset.
To succeed in this role, you have:

• Ability to manage a large volume of projects (with supervision)
• Experience with project management and time planning 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take responsibility for your learning
• Fluency in both oral and written English & Danish

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
The Obesity Health Equity team houses the Cities Changing Diabetes programme, Novo Nordisk’s flagship global platform for working in partnership with city governments, academia, and community organizations to address the growing burden of obesity, diabetes, and serious chronic diseases in urban areas around the world. After a successful launch in over 45 cities around the world, we are updating our strategy to place more emphasis on designing and implementing impactful prevention actions that target the shared drivers of serious chronic disease. In 2024, the key priorities are to drive the program forward in current and new partner cities, implement the updated program strategy, plan events and masterclasses, and support new pilot projects. This is part of Novo Nordisk’s overall ambition to Defeat Serious Chronic Diseases.
 
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 about the position, please contact the Global Project Lead, Thomas Hilberg Rahbek at +45 3077 7724 or at [email protected].
 
Deadline
1 December 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.