Student Assistant to the Innovation team at Novo Nordisk Foundation

Gentofte Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data analysis, Database searching, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Analytical mindset, Communication, Event planning, Coordination, Administrative support, Problem-solving, Research translation

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Are you a driven, outgoing student with an interest in innovation ecosystems? Join our Innovation team as a Student Assistant and help researchers at universities and clinics translate great science into real-world impact. You will work with ambitious colleagues in our Innovation department to strengthen innovation ecosystems that improve health and the environment, while supporting the team with a range of analytical and administrative tasks. The Job As Student Assistant, your tasks will include: Gathering and analysing data (eg. impact, landscape mapping) Fact finding, data collection, and minor analyses Internal and external communication (e.g. presentations, graphic layouts) Planning and coordination of meetings and events Administrative ad hoc tasks (eg. processing expenses, document department project flow) The working hours will be approximately 15-20 hours a week physically at the Foundation with flexibility in relation to your studies. Professional and Personal Qualifications We are looking for a last year bachelor or first year master’s degree student, which could be from social sciences, innovation studies, food sciences, food- or bioengineering or similar. Furthermore, we expect you to: Experience with or curious about innovation Have an interest in and experience with data analysis and database searching Analytical mindset and capabilities Super user in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power Point Fluent in English and understanding of the Danish language As a person you are: Ambitious, proactive and with a structured approach to problem-solving Analytical and detail-oriented, while maintaining an overview Highly self-motivated and independent, committed to delivering results of the highest quality Energetic, contributes to a positive environment and wants to learn and develop Application and Information For more information, please contact Senior PA and Team Coordinator Louise Hindenburg on e-mail: LHG@novo.dk. We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 17/05/2026. Expected start date is 1 August 2026. To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, and transcripts from university studies by clicking on the “Apply now” button. About the Novo Nordisk Foundation The Novo Nordisk Foundation dates back to 1922 and is an independent Danish foundation with corporate interests. Our vision is to contribute significantly to research and development that improves the lives of people and the sustainability of society. Since 2010, the Foundation has donated more than DKK 16 billion (€2.1 billion), primarily for research at public institutions and hospitals in Denmark and the other Nordic countries. The Foundation gets its income from ownership in the Novo Group companies and more than 80 other life science companies. Read more about the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s history, strategy and ownership structure here.

Responsibilities

The student assistant will gather and analyze data while supporting the innovation team with administrative tasks and project coordination. They will also assist in internal and external communication, including the creation of presentations and event planning.