About the Department

Our Boston Research & Development hub, anchored in the greater Boston area, brings together the best minds in life science innovation. The teams located in facilities in Lexington, Watertown and Cambridge reflect the full R&D continuum, from early research through late-stage clinical development. Here, we are building for the future, creating a distinct R&D community based on collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge research across multiple modalities and therapeutic areas. We recognize that improving human health starts here and that patients rely on us. Our greater Boston R&D hub merges biotech speed and agility with large pharmaceutical company quality, resources, and stability, uniting the best of both worlds to develop new medicines for patients.

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 working 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.

Program Start: June 2nd, 2025

Program End: August 15th, 2025

Scope of Position

Global Nucleic Acid Therapeutics (GNAT) develops cutting edge genetic therapies to address the unmet need in cardiometabolic diseases. The RNAi pharmacology team is an integral part of GNAT with focus on developing RNAi therapeutics from early target identification and validation, to progressing candidate molecules through preclinical development.

The intern will contribute to ongoing efforts to deliver RNAi to extrahepatic tissues such as kidney and adipose tissue and in the course will acquire basic understanding of RNAi sequence design, nucleotide modifications and their effects on potency.

This will be accomplished by performing studies ranging from screening molecules in vitro in disease-relevant cells, to helping with analysis of in vivo SAR (structure activity relationship) studies. Candidate will have the opportunity to learn core techniques integral to RNAi discovery such as RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, QPCR, immunoblotting and in situ hybridization. The intern will be exposed to proper study design, data analysis and interpretation, and data storage in electronic notebooks. As part of a large team, candidate will participate in weekly team meetings and will have the opportunity present ongoing results and solicit feedback from other team members.

Physical Requirements

0% overnight travel required.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree

• An in progress undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, 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.

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