Summer Associate - Enterprise Strategy
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Job Details About the Department The Strategy & Rare Disease (STARS) organization drives the long-term strategic direction of Novo Nordisk Inc. (NNI)/North America Operations (NAO) and leads all US commercial efforts for Novo Nordisk's Rare Disease portfolio. The mandate of STARS is to facilitate the development and to coordinate the execution of the long-term strategy, defining a sustainable business model in US beyond a 5-year time horizon. This department serves as the insiders of the US market when informing and help shaping upstream decisions around future investments and assets. The Rare Disease portfolio includes products in the hemophilia and growth disorders therapeutic areas, new products in the pipeline, and products acquired through business development efforts in existing and new areas. The STARS team collaborates and partners with groups across NAO, Research & Early Development, Development, innovation hubs across NN, other affiliates, and global. We're looking for individuals who are enterprise thinkers, inclusive leaders, and strong collaborators, as we embark on shaping our future. The Position The Summer Associate Program at Novo Nordisk is a high-caliber, competitive opportunity for first year graduate level students. For 12 weeks, summer associates will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and will be challenged with strategic planning and implementation project work. The Summer Associate Program is offered in business-critical units of the enterprise that will provide summer associates with an innovative and enriched hands-on, full-time work experience. The Summer Associate Program also includes instructor-led trainings, a leadership engagement series, and a guided mentorship program to offer professional and personal development. Program Start: May 19th, 2025. Program End: August 8th, 2025. Scope of Position The Enterprise Strategy summer associate will assist in developing mid to long-term strategies for the North American business to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing health care ecosystem, and to capitalize on future growth opportunities. The summer associate will also support the effective implementation of our strategy across the value chain. The summer associate will research and analyze market trends, meet with company leaders to understand regional capabilities and growth needs, and help develop strategy and support the execution. Additionally, the summer associate will conduct analyses and develop presentations to communicate insights and recommendations on how to manage opportunities and challenges over the mid to long-term horizon to sustain our growth ambition. This project work will be done in a highly collaborative team environment. Qualifications

Must be a current student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing the first year of a Master of Business Administration degree

3 years of relevant work experience preferred

Strong academic record with a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Conscientious self-starter with good organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail

Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities, must be able to multi-task

Strong interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate with teams; must effectively operate independently, across functional lines, and with internal customers

Demonstrated personal initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn

Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

At this time, Novo Nordisk is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future would require sponsorship for employment visa status. We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing. Novo Nordisk is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. If you are interested in applying to Novo Nordisk and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply, please call us at 1-855-###-####. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.