Job Description

Job Title: Student Assistant – API Expansions (IT, Automation & Robotics)

Are you curious about project management and technology, and motivated by turning manual work into efficient, repeatable processes? Do you want to explore automation approaches and gain hands-on exposure to AI concepts in a real business context? If so, this student assistant opportunity in API Expansions IT, Automation & Robotics could be the right fit for you.

Your new role

As a student assistant, you will support the team in daily tasks, improving workflows and driving automation initiatives across projects. You will work closely with colleagues to identify opportunities and contribute to practical solutions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting onboarding and offboarding of external consultants, including training follow-up
• Supporting the development and improvement of automation workflows to reduce manual tasks
• Contributing to AI-enabled ideas and simple solution prototyping
• Maintaining and documenting processes, scripts, and workflows
• Collaborating with stakeholders to identify bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities

Your new department

At Novo Nordisk, we are expanding our production to meet the high demand from the market. In API Expansions IT, Automation & Robotics, we are responsible for implementing compliant IT and automation solutions, as well as infrastructure, across API expansion projects. Our ambition is to build the production facilities of the future.

You will join a collaborative team working at the intersection of technology, automation, and project execution, where continuous improvement and innovation are core to how we operate.

Your skills and qualifications

You are a curious and proactive student who enjoys working with technology and improving processes. You take ownership, learn quickly, and are motivated by applying your knowledge in a practical setting.

To succeed in this role, you have:

• Enrolment in a relevant study programme (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, Automation, Business Administration or similar)
• A strong interest in project management, automation, structured problem-solving, and process improvement
• Basic understanding or exposure to AI concepts and their application in workflows
• Good collaboration and communication skills, with a willingness to learn
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary and Benefits: This position is hourly paid. For this position, the hourly base rate is 178,71DKK, based on an assessment of relevant factors such as experience, educational background, demonstrated competencies, and the specific skills required for the position. In addition to the hourly base rate, Student Assistants are entitled to a pension scheme (currently 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Christine Stysiek at YCST@novonordisk.com

Deadline

21 June 2026

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.