Internship - Clinical Operations

About the Department                                                                                                                                               

The Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department at Novo Nordisk is one of the most diverse and collaborative groups within the organization. From health-care-provider interactions and developing and implementing regulatory strategies with the FDA to providing medical education and collecting data to support efficacy and new product development, CMR is involved. The one thing that keeps us all marching to the same beat is our patient-centered focus. At Novo Nordisk, you will help patients around the world. As their needs evolve, so does our challenge to find better and more innovative ways to improve their quality of life. We’re changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

 

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 3rd, 2024. 

Program End: August 9th, 2024. 

 

Scope of Position 

The intern will be a fundamental member of the clinical project teams, supporting the execution of clinical trials within the cardiovascular pipeline. The intern will gain exposure and insights into the clinical trial landscape by assisting the Project Team members (e.g., Trial Manager, Clinical Site Lead, Clinical Site & Start-up Associate, Clinical Trial Associate) with ad hoc tasks to facilitate smooth execution of the clinical trials. The intern may directly/indirectly support/collaborate with other external stakeholders, including study sites, National Expert Panel members, vendors/partners, etc. 

 

Key tasks may include: 

• Collection and review of required regulatory documentation. 

• Assistance with activities related to the recruitment and retention of clinical trial participants. 

• Organization of local trial meetings, e.g., Site Webinars and National Expert Panel Teleconferences. 

• Support with development/improvement tools and trial-related material. 

 

Physical Requirements 

• 0% overnight travel required. 

 

Qualifications 

• Must be a current student enrolled or recently graduated (graduation date no earlier than April 2024) 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 Life Sciences 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 cr