Intern – Global Public Affairs, Novonesis, Lyngby

Interested in a career that matters?

Ready to gain hands-on experience at the world's leading biosolutions company? At Novonesis, our purpose is to better the world with biosolutions. With 10,000 colleagues across more than 45 countries, we develop innovative biological solutions that help feed and fuel the world more sustainably.

As an Intern in the Global Public Affairs team, you will join a young, international team within Global Communications & External Affairs, based in Lyngby, Denmark. The team works closely with regional public affairs colleagues around the world to strengthen policy engagement, support business growth, and position biosolutions with policymakers and key stakeholders.

The role & your impact

In this six-month internship, you will gain valuable exposure to international public affairs, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. You will support the team in monitoring policy developments, creating communication tools, conducting research, and preparing insights for senior leaders across the organization.

Your key responsibilities in this role

• Monitor relevant policy developments and assess their potential impact on Novonesis.
• Support the creation and launch of public affairs tools, including policy position papers and toolkits.
• Draft policy briefs for Executive Management, Regional Vice Presidents, and Regional Heads of Public Affairs.
• Conduct stakeholder and policy landscape research.
• Help plan outreach activities targeting policymakers and policy influencers.
• Contribute to administrative and coordination tasks supporting the team's activities.

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

• Currently studying Political Science, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
• Enrolled in a university programme where the internship is ECTS credit-bearing as part of your degree; students writing their thesis alongside the internship are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to managing tasks and deadlines.
• A genuine interest in public affairs, policy developments, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are considered an advantage.

Additional skills & interests we value

Although not required, experience with public policy processes, government affairs, or policy analysis would be an advantage. We also value candidates who have experience conducting research, stakeholder mapping, or working with complex information. Additional language skills beyond English are welcomed, as is an interest in sustainability, biotechnology, science, or biosolutions. We appreciate individuals who bring a collaborative mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to their work.

What we offer you

We offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a global public affairs function at the world's leading biosolutions company. You will work closely with experienced public affairs professionals, gain exposure to policy discussions and stakeholder engagement across multiple regions, and take ownership of meaningful tasks from day one. As part of a collaborative and international team based at our headquarters in Lyngby, you will build valuable experience that can support your future studies, thesis work, or career within public affairs, communications, and public policy.

Relevant information

This is a full-time internship based at our headquarters in Lyngby, Greater Copenhagen, with a duration of six months. The preferred start date is early February 2027, with the internship running until 31 July 2027.

Application deadline: Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026. Interviews are expected to take place during October 2026.

Contact: For further information about the position, please contact Dimitrios Kommatas dimko@novonesis.com.

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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