Intern - process Support - validation

Internship Opportunity At Novo Nordisk

For more than 100 years, Novo Nordisk has been tackling the unmet medical needs of people living with serious chronic diseases, such as diabetes & obesity. Being part of Novo Nordisk allows our employees to embark on the opportunity to help improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. In NC, we operate three pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that are responsible for fulfilling different steps in our injectable and oral treatment supply chains. Our Emerging Technologies -Solid Dosage Forms US facility in Durham, NC is a 194,000 square foot tableting and packaging facility that supports the production of our innovative oral treatments for patients with type 2 diabetes. SDF maintains a curious and pioneering spirit, harmonious with our growing pipeline of new products and emerging technologies. At Novo Nordisk, you will find opportunities, resources, and mentorship to help grow and build your career. Are you ready to realize your potential? Join Team Novo Nordisk and help us make what matters.

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, as well as insightful lunch and learns. Program Start: May 18th, 2026. Program End: July 24th, 2026.

Scope Of Position

The intern will support key quality and validation initiatives by participating in a range of activities that contribute to the site's compliance and operational excellence. These include assisting with science- and risk-based validation efforts, contributing to cleaning validation protocols and documentation, and supporting new product introduction activities as applicable. The intern will also engage in environmental monitoring tasks and participate in temperature mapping exercises to verify proper storage and transport conditions for temperature-sensitive materials. This role offers hands-on experience in quality systems and validation processes within a regulated environment.

Physical Requirements

• 0-5% overnight travel required
• Depending upon area of assignment:
• If assigned to a manufacturing area, you must have the ability to work in confined spaces, near operating equipment, and work in loud noise environments with hearing protection
• If assigned to a support or office role, you must have the ability to work in an open office environment with extensive use of a computer keyboard, and frequent use of a telephone
• May occasionally move equipment and/or supplied weighing up to 33 pounds within the facility using various body positions
• May require corrected vision to 20/30

Accountabilities

• Conduct research, gather, and analyze data, prepare and/or review documents, reports and/or presentations
• Learn and support relevant processes, standards, and policies
• Learn the practical application of cLEAN (LEAN) practices in a manufacturing context, including participating in and assisting with systematic problem solving
• Work with, observe, assist and/or collaborate with and learn from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
• Apply and adhere to all Standard Operating Processes (SOPs), policies and environmental, health and safety requirements
• Support and learn processes, activities, relevant standards as assigned
• Meet and network with other interns
• Participate in team meetings
• Complete assigned trainings

Qualifications

• A completed or in progress Bachelor's degree in engineering 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.

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.