Student Assistant, Business Excellence

Do you want to be part of shaping how one of the world’s largest philanthropic foundations works to achieve its ambitious aspirations? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience with strategy execution, project management, and digital & AI enablement in a growing organisation?

Then join the Business Excellence team in the Novo Nordisk Foundation and help the organisation deliver on its vision to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet.

The Business Excellence team is part of the Digital & Business Excellence department, and we work closely with the other teams in our department, Digital & AI, Data Excellence, and Business Solutions. Together we are responsible for the foundation’s operational and digital ambitions, and we play a central role in making the organisation become more efficient, insight-driven, and ready for the future.

The department culture is characterised by a fun, supportive, and informal atmosphere, coupled with high ambitions for the foundation and a strong drive to continuously improve.

The job

As a Student Assistant in the Business Excellence team, you will support internal projects and initiatives that cut across the organisation, giving you exposure to strategy, business development, and an introduction to the management consulting toolbox. In this role, you will contribute to a wide range of projects and tasks, including:

• Conduct research and analytics to inform decision-making.
• Develop presentations and internal analyses to support actionable insights.
• Support scoping, managing, and implementing strategic initiatives across the foundation.
• Driving your own workstreams on selected projects.
• Coordinate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and project follow-up activities.

Professional and personal qualifications

We imagine that you are currently in the last year of your bachelor’s degree or enrolled in a master’s programme within Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Strategy, or a related field. We expect you to bring:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally, in writing, and in presenting ideas visually.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to find tangible insights in complex source material.
• A flair for working across disciplines and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• A keen interest in strategy, operating models, and transformation management.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel).

The variety of projects and tasks, combined with ample opportunities for both professional and personal growth, makes this position ideal for candidates who bring strong motivation, drive, and a proactive mindset. To thrive in this role, you should be: 

• A great team player; positive, constructive, and proactive.
• Curious and eager to learn from colleagues across different functions.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and working independently when needed.
• Motivated by contributing to projects with a clear societal purpose and impact.

Application and information 

For further information, please contact Business Excellence Manager Magnus Bengtsson by email: [email protected].

Apply via our website by uploading your CV, cover letter, and transcripts no later than September 17th.

We will be inviting for interviews on a running basis, so please do not hesitate to apply early in the process.

Expected start date is 1 November 2025.

The position is part-time (15–20 hours/week) with flexibility around exams and the workplace is at our headquarters in Hellerup.

About the Novo Nordisk Foundation

Established in Denmark in 1924, the Novo Nordisk Foundation is an enterprise foundation with philanthropic objectives. The vision of the Foundation is to improve people’s health and the sustainability of society and the planet. The Foundation’s mission is to progress research and innovation in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic and infectious diseases as well as to advance knowledge and solutions to support a green transformation of society.

In the coming years, the Foundation will broaden its scope and increase its grants for scientific, humanitarian, and social purposes, including solving the climate crisis and developing tomorrow’s food production. As a consequence, we are a growing organisation, which means new job openings and exciting opportunities for employees to be part of forming the future of the Foundation.