Do you have a keen interest in entrepreneurship and consider yourself a problem-solver? Are you great at supporting projects of varying character from initiation to implementation or launch?
Then we might have the perfect opportunity at BioInnovation Institute, for you to kick-start your career in a highly skilled and international working environment within life science and innovation.
Your Opportunity to Join BII
Established by the Novo Nordisk Foundation in 2018, BII promotes collaborative, interdisciplinary, research-based innovation in the Life Sciences, Quantum Science, and Deep Tech and helps build viable start-up companies to ensure that such innovations become widely available for the benefit of people and society.
As a student assistant, you will become part of a passionate team of 9 dedicated colleagues, all united by the ambition to support startups in becoming successful. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting areas, including our BII Acceleration Program, while also exploring new challenges that drive innovation and impact. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make a real difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
- Support planning, coordination and execution of different program elements in the BII Acceleration Program e.g. onboarding, bootcamps, deep dives, roundtables, and other elements. Here you will also contribute with valuable ideas and insights aimed at optimizing the overall effectiveness of our program elements
- Coordinate with external service providers to deliver our key program elements
- Support start-ups with admin on different areas, such as our community platform
- Support the Program Management Team with general ad hoc administrative tasks, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations and gathering information from BII Startups as well as BII colleagues.
- Support operational excellence projects in collaboration with your colleagues
Professional & Personal Qualifications
You have demonstrated experience and are able to work independently and structured. You appreciate being in a support role, knowing that your work is essential for the coherence and quality in the program. As an individual, you thrive in a job with the complexity of taking on responsibility by yourself and at the same time being a part of a team. Attention to detail is a natural part of your job, as well as being focused on delivering the highest quality.
As a student assistant, you find that helping and supporting others is a motivating part of your daily work.
- 2nd- or 3rd-yearBachelor’sstudent, or a 1st-yearMaster’sstudent in Business Management(innovation, business development, entrepreneurship, communication)or similar.
- Ability to take own initiatives and engage with colleagues from various teams and backgrounds with great energy.
- Ability to work independently, accurately and efficiently within agreed deadlines.
- Is service minded, analytical, pays attention to details and works in a structured manner with high quality standards.
- Is willing to take on administrative and practical tasks (including assisting at various events)
- Has experience or interest in working with collecting and processing data
- Proficiency in English at a professional level, both written and spoken
The working hours are 15-20 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate studies and exams.
Working at BII
At BII we offer a purpose-driven community where science and innovation create meaningful change and impact in society. BII’s entrepreneurial environment is shaped and nurtured every day by our employees, start-ups, and everyone who joins us in bringing science to life. This role offers a unique opportunity to join Europe’s largest innovation and incubation initiative within life sciences and deep tech.
At BII, we value diversity, inclusion, and well-being at the core of our operations, believing that the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives unite. Join us to work alongside passionate changemakers in a dynamic, supportive environment where you can grow, shape the future of life sciences, and make a meaningful impact.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen, our offices provide an inspiring setting for collaboration and innovation. You can find us at Ole Maaløes Vej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N.
See our open positions at BII on our career page or on LinkedIn.
Curious for more?
If you have specific questions about the position, please contact Anne Almind Vind, Head of Program Management, on e-mail: aav@bii.dk
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by clicking on the “Apply now” button. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible and no later than August 24th, 2026.
You can expect to hear from us after the application deadline, once the hiring team has reviewed all applications. We expect the interview process, consisting of two interviews, to take place during September.
