Internship - Data and Analytics Strategy at Novo Nordisk

Plainsboro, NJ

About the Job

About the Department

The Finance, Insights & Enterprise Solutions department brings insights and intelligence to inform decision making & drives digitalization and business solutions to attain NNI goals. Finance, Insights & Enterprise Solutions works closely across the organization to guide enterprise-wide resource allocations, investment choices, drive core operations and develop insights to drive growth and operational excellence across the value chain while innovating for future capabilities. Our focus on innovation ensures we're constantly building future capabilities. We're responsible for regulating accounting, upholding workplace safety, managing our supply chain and sampling, supporting technological and data innovation, insights and analytics, delivering patient support solutions, maintaining our facilities and assuring the integrity and completeness of all business transactions. At Novo Nordisk, you will have the opportunity to build a life-changing career in a global business environment. We encourage our employees to make the most of their talent, and we reward hard work and dedication with opportunities for continuous learning and personal development. Are you ready to maximize your potential with us?

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 Data and Analytics Strategy internship role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning. Within this internship role, the intern will have the opportunity to work closely with our Analytics & Reporting team to support various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing our data-driven decision-making processes. Key Responsibilities include: (1) Assisting in the collection, cleaning, and analysis of data from various sources, (2) Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs), (3) Conducting research and analysis to support strategic planning and decision-making, (4) Collaborating with team members to identify trends, patterns, and insights from data (5) Supporting the development and implementation of data-driven strategies and initiatives, and (6) Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

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, graduate, or doctoral degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, IT or a related discipline preferred.

Proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.

Experience in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R) is a 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.

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.