Internship - National Commercial Execution & Operations

About the Department

The Diabetes Sales Team leads the US sales efforts for Novo Nordisk’s robust cardiometabolic product portfolio, which includes world class therapies for the treatment of diabetes, obesity, and the reduction of adverse cardiovascular events. As part of the team, you will have frontline exposure to our portfolio vision, business strategies, and critical market insights that drive our business forward. You will drive the NNI portfolio strategy in tandem with our marketing team, and balance performance with compassion to ensure that the latest therapies and products reach the people who need them most.

At Novo Nordisk, we are the world leader in diabetes care and a major player in defeating other serious chronic conditions such as obesity, growth hormone-related disorders and rare bleeding disorders. We use our skills, dedication and ambition to help people with diabetes and other chronic or rare diseases. We are looking for individuals who want to do the same. In exchange, we offer the chance to be part of a truly global workplace, where passion and engagement are met with opportunities for professional and personal development. Are you ready to realize your potential?

 

 

The Program

At Novo Nordisk, interns will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced industry professionals and gain valuable, hands-on, full-time work experience.   For ten weeks, interns will be immersed in the environment of a global pharmaceutical company and contribute to the line of business by providing sustainable and meaningful project work.  Our internship program also includes instructor led trainings, a leadership engagement series, and a guided mentorship program to offer professional and personal development. 

 

In addition to individual department responsibilities, interns will also participate in the program’s capstone event, the Innovation in Action Case Competition.  Assigned to cross-functional teams, interns will work closely to develop an innovative and comprehensive solution to a business problem currently facing Novo Nordisk.  At the conclusion of the program, teams will present their findings to a board of top Novo Nordisk officials representing the various lines of business.

 

Program Start: June 2nd, 2025

Program End: August 8th, 2025

 

 

Scope of Position

The National Commercial Execution & Operations (NCE&O) Intern will work on projects to increase the effectiveness of the Cardiometabolic Sales team across the US market. The projects will focus on one of the following areas: 1. Launch Planning - Field readiness preparations for product indication launches in the US market to ensure successful field execution that creates outstanding customer experiences and maximizes sales performance. 2. Clearing the Decks - Projects that streamline and simplify how field sales representatives engage with customers or complete core job activities, such as sales call reporting or collecting customer insights.

 

The NCE&O intern will work in the Plainsboro office and be an active member of the NCE team. They will also have an opportunity to interview different stakeholders, attend internal meetings, and partner with the commercial execution team for guidance.

 

 

Physical Requirements

0% overnight travel required.

 

Qualifications

Must be a current student enrolled or recently graduated (graduation date no earlier than May 2025) at/from an accredited college or university pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree.

A completed or in progress undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Liberal Arts, or a related discipline 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 1-855-411-5290. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.