Student Assistant for Impact Management

Do you want to work in a purpose driven environment, helping the Novo Nordisk Foundation achieve its goals to drive societal impact? Then come work for our Impact, Projects & Portfolio department that strives to support the organisation’s impact culture, project excellence and portfolio management of grants.

We are looking for a student assistant who thrives in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and varied tasks. You will support the team with ad hoc data preparation, investigation and analysis, data visualisation, and other ongoing tasks.

You will join the Impact Management team, which works across the full grant value chain, from early initiative design to long-term outcomes and impact. We support colleagues in strengthening impact pathways, monitoring and evaluation, and we generate insights about how the Foundation’s funding creates impact for people and the planet.

You will work with a broad range of data related to the Foundation’s grants and initiatives, including:

• Grant portfolio data (e.g. funding amounts, thematic areas, geographies, partners)
• Monitoring and evaluation data from funded projects. Examples include demographics, bibliometrics, patents, and company-related data.
• Grant application data

The work involves both structured quantitative datasets and qualitative material that requires synthesis and interpretation.

Your tasks will include a mix of routine tasks and one-off analytical projects:

• Conducting minor analyses
• Supporting data collection, validation and structuring
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and visual materials
• Visualising data for internal use
• Supporting ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities
• Handling various administrative tasks

The working hours will be approximately 15-20 hours a week with flexibility in relation to your studies.

We are looking for candidates who meet several of the following criteria:

• Currently in the 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree or the 1st year of a master’s degree
• Enrolled in a study programme that includes data science, statistics, economics, social data science, or a related field
• Proficient in English (written and spoken); Danish is an advantage but not required
• Strong interest in data communication and data visualisation
• Experience with SQL and Python (required)
• Familarity with an Azure environment/Databricks is an advantage, but not a requirement
• Solid understanding of basic statistics and data analysis

We imagine that people would describe you as

• Thorough, systematic, and detail-oriented
• Flexible, highly self-motivated, and able to work independently — while not hesitating to ask for feedback or support
• Curious and open-minded, with a willingness to learn through different types of tasks and methodologies
• Having a collaborative mind-set

Working at the Novo Nordisk Foundation
We offer a committed and professional workplace in which we emphasize ensuring that our colleagues thrive, are challenged and have opportunities to develop their potential. A career at the Novo Nordisk Foundation gives you the opportunity to work: 

• on important projects that benefit society; 
• with key actors within the areas of support;
• and as part of a dedicated team that is passionate about creating value for society.

Application and Information
For further information, please contact Henrik Barslund Fosse, Head of Impact Management, hbf@novo.dk.

We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible and no later than 15 March 2026. We expect the position to be filled 01 May 2026 at the latest.

To apply, please send your CV, cover letter, university grade transcript and other relevant documents by clicking the “Apply now” button.

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.