Internship - Human Resources - Talent Management at Novo Nordisk

About the Department                                                                                                                                    

Imagine being a part of a team committed to helping people defeat diabetes and other serious chronic conditions. Here at Novo Nordisk, we seek out opportunities to contribute to healthier communities and better lives for all people. And, that’s what you’ll gain by joining Novo Nordisk’s People & Organization team. Our P&O team is passionate about their purpose – enabling business success the Novo Nordisk Way by turning the Company’s business strategy into an actionable workforce strategy. A strategy which captures the entire employee life-cycle.  At Novo Nordisk, you will join an inclusive team of diverse talent and benefit from a range of possibilities for professional and personal development.  Are you ready?

The Program 

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience.   For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work.  Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, and a guided mentorship program to offer professional and personal development.   

In addition to individual department responsibilities, interns will also participate in the program’s capstone event, the Innovation in Action Case Competition.  Assigned to cross-functional teams, interns will work closely to develop an innovative and comprehensive solution to a business problem currently facing Novo Nordisk.  At the conclusion of the program, teams will present their findings to a board of top Novo Nordisk officials representing the various lines of business. 

Program Start: June 2nd, 2025 

Program End: August 8th, 2025 

Scope of Position 

The intern will support the Talent Management Team within P&O (HR) Employee Experience. The intern will work closely alongside the Talent Management team and have the opportunity to focus on the following projects: (1) Onboarding and Development Engagement events for NNI, (2) Coordinating and supporting events, communication, and programming, (3) Internal Rotational Program, and (4) supporting the team in campaign and engagement efforts for the NNI graduate rotational program.  

The intern will also focus on providing support for external research on prioritized talent management initiatives. 

Physical Requirements 

• 0% overnight travel required. 

Qualifications 

• Must be a current student enrolled or recently graduated (graduation date no earlier than May 2025) at/from an accredited college or university pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree. 

• A completed or in progress undergraduate or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related discipline preferred.  

• Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

• Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task. 

• Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers. 

• Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status. 

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.

Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.

If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.