Student Assistant, AI & Digital Acceleration, Novonesis

Interested in a career that matters? Are you curious about Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and how technology can create business value?

At Novonesis, we are looking for a Student Assistant to join our Digital & AI Acceleration team within Food & Beverages Biosolutions (FBB). Working closely with leaders driving the AI and Digital agenda, you will help accelerate AI adoption, support digital transformation initiatives, and contribute to AI-powered solutions that create business impact. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and business in a global organization.

The role & your impact As a Student Assistant, you will support AI adoption, digital transformation, and AI solution development across FBB. You will contribute to both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution, helping turn ideas into measurable business outcomes.

Your Key Responsibilities In This Role

• Support AI and digital adoption activities across the organization.
• Create communication, training, and enablement materials.
• Support workshops, learning activities, and best-practice sharing.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and improvement of AI and digital solutions.
• Assist with stakeholder communication, meeting preparation, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Support data collection, dashboards, documentation, and operational activities.

What You'll Need To Be Successful In This Role

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree within business, technology, engineering, data science, biotechnology, life sciences, innovation, digital transformation, or a related field.
• Preferably at least 1.5 years remaining before completing your studies.
• Strong interest in AI, digital technologies, and business transformation.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Structured, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working with data and technology, including analyzing information, identifying insights, and exploring digital, AI, or low-code/no-code solutions to solve business challenges.

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.
• Experience with coding, data science, data engineering, AI solution development, or related technical disciplines is considered an advantage.
• Experience creating presentations, training content, or communication materials.
• Interest in change management and technology adoption.

What We Offer You At Novonesis, you will join a collaborative and purpose-driven environment where learning and development are part of everyday work. You will work closely with leaders driving the AI and Digital agenda within FBB and gain hands-on experience with Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, AI Agents, and digital solutions. The role offers a unique opportunity to build skills within AI adoption, project management, change management, and business transformation while collaborating with stakeholders across a global organization.

Working conditions The position is based in Lyngby and Hørsholm, Denmark. The expected workload is approximately 10-15 hours per week, with flexibility around exam periods and study commitments. Regular presence in either office is expected, combined with the opportunity to work from home as agreed with the team. The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic international environment, enjoys learning new things, and takes a hands-on approach to getting things done.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026

Location: Lyngby/Hørsholm, Denmark

Contact information: Yushu Shen Drehn, Digital & AI Strategy Lead - [email protected]

Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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