Internship - Digital Communications

About the Department

At Novo Nordisk, we are helping to improve the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. For more than 100 years, we have led the way in diabetes care. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on life-changing careers, and the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world.

 

In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains.  Our newer Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) facility in Clayton, NC sits on 825,000 square-feet of state-of-the-art equipment, and houses the Fermentation, Recovery and Purification in the production of ingredients for Novo Nordisk’s innovative oral products.  At API, you’ll join a global network of manufacturing professionals who are passionate about what they do.  

 

At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career.  Are you ready to realize your potential?  Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.
 

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, as well as insightful lunch and learns.   

Program Start: May 19th, 2025.  

Program End: July 25th, 2025. 

 

Scope of Position

The Digital Communications Intern will assist the Digitial Communications Team in the development of high-quality digital content including, but not limited to: video, photography, graphic design, and podcasts. The intern will learn the company's internal software systems for developing communications content, and support plans to maintain and improve communication across the company site. The intern will complete on-site projects depending on the needs of the different department. The intern will gather, analyze and make decisions based on crucial data while adhereing to the communications standards and help to implement the necessary changes. The intern will participate in required trainings, take initiative to understand the processes, learn the core processes and work on small projects to meet all customer, business and regulatory requirements.

 

Physical Requirements

• 0% overnight travel required.
• Depending upon area of assignment:
  • If assigned to a manufacturing area, you must have the ability to work in confined spaces, near operating equipment, and work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
  • If assigned to a support or office role, you must have the ability to work in an open office environment with extensive use of a computer keyboard,and frequent use of a telephone
• May occasionally move equipment and/or supplies weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• May require corrected vision to 20/30

 

Accountabilities

• Conduct research, gather, and analyze data, prepare and/or review documents, reports and/or presentations
• Learn and support relevant processes, standards, and policies
• Learn the practical application of cLEAN (LEAN) practices in a manufacturing context, including participating in and assisting with systematic problem solving
• Work with, observe, assist and/or collaborate with and learn from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Apply and adhere to all Standard Operating Processes (SOPs), policies and environmental, health and safety requirements
• Support and learn processes, activities, relevant standards