Internship in Environmental Responsibility
Role highlights
Internship
Permanent
Intern
On-site
This internship opportunity in Environmental Responsibility is designed for master's students specializing in environmental management, sustainable management, environmental or chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, climate change, or related fields. Candidates should possess a foundational understanding of environmental issues and ideally have familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The role emphasizes developing practical skills in environmental and project management through hands-on involvement in initiatives aligned with Novo Nordisk's 'Circular for Zero' strategy. Key responsibilities include supporting projects focused on climate, nature, chemical roadmaps, the ReMed™ takeback scheme, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and greenhouse gas emissions. Candidates must be proficient in data collection, handling, assessment, and presentation, with strong capabilities in MS Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, alongside interpersonal skills and a service-oriented, detail-focused approach. The internship offers exposure to cross-organizational collaboration and external stakeholder engagement, fostering a comprehensive business understanding within an environmental context. This full-time internship lasts 6 to 12 months and is suited for early-stage master's students seeking to build expertise in environmental strategies, sustainability projects, and data-driven environmental assessments within a global pharmaceutical company committed to reducing its environmental footprint.
About the role
Role Summary
- Support initiatives related to Novo Nordisk's Environmental Strategy
- Develop environmental and project management skills
- Gain business understanding through hands-on tasks
- Assist project managers and specialists with projects in climate, nature, and chemical roadmaps
- Contribute to ReMed™ takeback scheme, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and GHG emissions projects
- Collect, handle, assess, and present data
- Provide general project support
Department
- Environmental Responsibility drives Novo Nordisk's 'Circular for Zero' strategy
- Team of 20 project managers and specialists
- Develop and deploy environmental strategies across the organisation
- Run cross-organisational projects and collaborate with external stakeholders
- Aim to reduce Novo Nordisk's environmental footprint
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental management, sustainable management, environmental/chemical engineering, environmental chemistry, climate change, or similar
- General knowledge of environmental issues (advantage)
- Familiarity with Greenhouse Gas Protocol (plus)
- Able to conduct data analysis and understand basic environmental assessments
- Experienced user of MS Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Service-minded, detail-oriented, thorough, and have a can-do attitude
- Great interpersonal skills
Practicalities
- Open to students in their first or second year of master studies
- Full-time internship for 6-12 months
- Start date: January/February 2025 or as soon as possible
How to Apply
- Application deadline: 7th December 2025
- Applications assessed continuously
- No cover letter required; include a few sentences about your motivation in your CV
- Do not include a photo in your CV
- For more information, contact Global Project Lead, Eva Vestergaard at [email protected]
About Novo Nordisk
- Focused on defeating serious chronic diseases
- Emphasizes unconventional spirit, determination, and curiosity
- Committed to inclusivity and equality of opportunity
- Seeks new ideas and puts people first
- Drives real, lasting change in health
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