Communication Student Assistant

Communication Student Assistant

Category: Education Location: Bagsværd, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Are you skilled in crafting words and enjoy simplifying complex topics for everyone to understand? Do you possess the ability to identify the appropriate communication style for different audiences and situations? If so, join us as our new Student Assistant in the Research & Early Development Communication department at Novo Nordisk and embrace the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues. Apply now!
The Position
As our new Communication Student Assistant, you will be invited to help shape the role as we progress our communication strategy. Examples of key tasks where we hope to benefit from your support and expertise:

• Producing communication materials, e.g., presentations, articles, social media posts
• Leading ad hoc communication campaigns and projects
• Measuring content and channel effectiveness (aim to improve our performance and reach)

While the role requires creativity and the ability to produce high-quality communication materials, you should also be comfortable with administrative tasks, such as preparing presentations and meetings, assisting with event planning and campaigns, and providing general administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a Business school or university studying Communication. In addition, the following skills and experiences are not mandatory but may be advantageous for the role:

• Proficiency in digital communication tools such as social media management platforms
• Practical knowledge of communication with a passion for keep up with the latest trends
• Experience in organizing events, workshops, or other activities related to communication
• Interest in and/or knowledge about science
• Fluency in both written & verbal English

As a person, you have a positive attitude, high energy, and willingness to learn and contribute to a dynamic team.We are looking for someone who can work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
About the department
Scientific influence, talent development, and innovation are at the core of Research & Early Development. We unite novel science and cutting-edge technology to discover transformative treatments for serious chronic diseases. Our global partnerships and radical transparency of knowledge and data enable our development of a diverse and innovative pipeline from ideation to the clinic. Our inclusion and diversity of thought, gender, and geography, amongst others, are central to our ongoing journey to be an innovative and always fit-for-purpose organisation. Ultimately, our curiosity-driven culture fuels our commitment to leveraging scientific innovation to unlock a future without serious chronic disease.
R&ED Communication is a team of communication partners and specialists with a passion for creating best-in-class communication, connecting people, and sharing knowledge across, within, and outside of our organisation. Our team works closely with the Chief Scientific Officer, our senior leadership team, communicators around the company, and the many scientists and project teams delivering the medicines of tomorrow. We also interact frequently with collaboration partners, media professionals and external agencies. In addition, we work on strategy- and communication projects in a dynamic environment full of exciting opportunities.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Together we drive change. At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future.
We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care.
Contact
For further information, please contact Senior Communication Advisor, Maia Fredtoft Søchting at +45-34487909.
Deadline
19 May 2024
Please note that we will invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis and conclude the recruitment process when the right candidate has been found. You must attach both a cover letter and resume or CV to your application. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV. 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.