Job Description

Intern, CDC Poland
Warsaw, Poland

Start your career in clinical research at one of Novo Nordisk's key clinical development hubs – and play a real part in bringing innovative treatments to patients around the world.

Your new role
As an Intern at our Clinical Development Centre (CDC) in Warsaw, you will gain hands-on experience in clinical research within a global, fast-paced and collaborative environment. Working closely with experienced Clinical Trial Administrators (CTAs) and Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), you will build a solid foundation for a future career in clinical operations.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

• Supporting clinical trial processes and administrative activities
• Collaborating with Clinical Trial Administrators and Clinical Research Associates on ongoing studies
• Contributing to both individual and team-based projects
• Participating in learning sessions, workshops and on-the-job training
• Gaining exposure to clinical research processes, systems and documentation across the trial lifecycle

The internship is offered as a full-time employment contract for a duration of 6 or 12 months.

Your new department
In Research & Development, you'll be part of a unit that explores bold scientific ideas and advances them into clinical testing. We combine curiosity, AI tools, and human data to develop transformative therapies. Through collaboration and operational excellence, we shape and deliver an innovative pipeline to meet future patient needs.

You will join ClinOps 2 within our Centre of Excellence (COE) at CDC Poland – one of Novo Nordisk's key clinical research hubs. Here, you will work alongside experienced clinical operations professionals in a supportive, international environment where learning, collaboration and development are at the centre of everything we do.

Your skills & qualifications
We are looking for motivated and ambitious graduates who are eager to start their career in clinical research. To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Currently a student in your 4th or 5th year, or a recent graduate – preferably in life sciences, biology, medicine or a related field
• A strong interest in developing a career in clinical research
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Very good command of English and Polish, both written and spoken
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive attitude and a genuine willingness to learn
• Nice-to-have: prior administrative office experience

Working at Novo Nordisk
At Novo Nordisk, we are driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity – and we have been doing so for over 100 years. Every role here connects directly to our mission, and as an intern, you will see first-hand how your contribution helps bring innovative treatments to millions of patients. You will work alongside some of the most driven and talented people in the industry, in a culture built on curiosity, respect and collaboration. When you join us, you are not just starting an internship – you are becoming part of a story that spans generations, with the chance to shape the best of your career from day one.

What we offer
Beyond a full-time employment contract and competitive fixed salary, this internship offers practical experience in an international clinical research environment, structured trainings and mentorship, and close collaboration with experienced professionals who will help you build a strong professional network from the very start of your career.

Salary: The internship is offered as a full-time employment contract with a fixed salary of 8,000 PLN gross/month.

Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes – we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.