Student Assistant

Novo Nordisk; København; Hybrid; DKK 288,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk in Copenhagen (Ørestad) is seeking a proactive Student Assistant to support the clinical development center's trials. You will help with documentation, materials and coordination across countries alongside Clinical Research Associates.

The role focuses on trial start-up, conduct and close-out activities, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, organization and collaboration. The position offers around 15 hours per week and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Structured, organised and detail-oriented approach.
• Comfort with digital tools and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Danish and English.
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's programme in life sciences or related field.
• Interest in clinical development and administrative support.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across functions, teams and countries.

Responsibilities

• Support trial teams across full lifecycle of a clinical trial.
• Prepare, quality-check, maintain and archive trial documentation and site materials.
• Coordinate, track and ship trial equipment and study supplies.
• Support reporting, meeting preparation, documentation and follow-up across trial teams.
• Assist with administrative processes such as purchase orders and payments.
• Contribute to selected ad hoc projects and continuous improvements across CDC DK.

Skills

Structured, organised work

Digital tools proficiency

Bilingual Danish-English

Education

Bachelor's program in life sciences

Tools

Digital tools & systems

Job description

Your impact begins here

As our new Student Assistant, you will help clinical trials run smoothly at Clinical Development Center Denmark (CDC DK). Working alongside our Clinical Research Associates, you will support the planning and conduct of trials that bring new treatments closer to people living with serious chronic diseases. From day one, your reliable, detail-oriented work will keep trial documentation, materials and coordination on track — helping the wider CDC DK organisation deliver quality and progress across multiple countries.

Your impact begins here

As our new Student Assistant, you will help clinical trials run smoothly at Clinical Development Center Denmark (CDC DK). Working alongside our Clinical Research Associates, you will support the planning and conduct of trials that bring new treatments closer to people living with serious chronic diseases. From day one, your reliable, detail-oriented work will keep trial documentation, materials and coordination on track — helping the wider CDC DK organisation deliver quality and progress across multiple countries.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for a proactive, service-minded student who brings structure, reliability and a strong eye for detail. To succeed in the role, you likely bring:

• A structured, organised and detail-oriented way of working.
• Confidence working with digital tools and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Danish and English.
• Current enrolment in a Bachelor's programme within life sciences, healthcare or a related field.
• A genuine interest in clinical development, coordination and administrative support.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across functions, teams and countries.

Useful, but not essential: ideally at least two years of studies remaining.

What You'll Do

You will support the trial teams across the full lifecycle of a clinical trial, helping colleagues stay on top of documentation, materials and coordination. Your work will focus on:

• Supporting CRAs with activities related to trial start-up, conduct and close-out.
• Preparing, quality-checking, maintaining and archiving trial documentation and site materials in line with quality and compliance requirements.
• Coordinating, tracking and shipping clinical trial equipment, patient materials and study supplies to clinical sites.
• Supporting reporting, meeting preparation, documentation and follow-up across trial teams.
• Assisting with administrative processes such as purchase orders and payments.
• Contributing to selected ad hoc projects and continuous improvements across CDC DK.

Who You'll Work With

You will join the Monitoring Unit, part of Clinical Development Center Denmark (CDC DK), and work closely with Clinical Research Associates, Trial Managers, Clinical Trial Assistants and other cross-functional colleagues on a daily basis. CDC DK is part of a wider organisation working across multiple countries and functions, so you will also connect with colleagues beyond Denmark.

Based in Ørestad, Copenhagen, you will be part of a collaborative environment with a strong focus on quality, compliance and reliable trial execution. You will report to the Clinical Operations Manager, CDC DK.

What You Can Expect Here

This is a chance to build real experience in clinical development while you study. The position is approximately 15 hours per week and offers a high degree of flexibility, so you can plan your working hours around your studies and other commitments. We recognise the importance of balancing work and academics, and we strive to provide additional flexibility during exam periods whenever possible. The role is primarily office-based, with the opportunity to work from home depending on the nature of the tasks and business needs.

You will be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to make your voice heard, and supported to grow your skills through hands‑on work and collaboration across teams and countries.

Salary and Benefits: This position is hourly paid. For this position, the hourly base rate is 209,27 based on an assessment of relevant factors such as experience, educational background, demonstrated competencies, and the specific skills required for the position. In addition to the hourly base rate, Student Assistants are entitled to a pension scheme (currently 10% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution).

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.