Novo Nordisk partners with BITS Pilani for healthcare upskilling

New Delhi: Novo Nordisk Global Business Services has entered into a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BITS Pilani to foster academic collaboration and innovation in healthcare.

This partnership follows Novo Nordisk’s recent collaborations with Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and IIIT Bangalore and represents another strategic move to bridge academia and industry.

The MoU aims to provide students and Novo Nordisk employees with opportunities for learning and development through various initiatives. These include hackathons, case competitions, guest lectures, educational programs, internships, placements, employee development, branding initiatives, innovation projects, research collaborations, and corporate social responsibility efforts. BITS Pilani will support Novo Nordisk with campus engagement initiatives and ensure they are informed of relevant activities and themes.

John Dawber, Corporate Vice President & Managing Director of Novo Nordisk Global Business Services, emphasized, “This collaboration with BITS Pilani is a strategic learning partnership that empowers our healthcare workforce and drives innovation and progress in the industry. It reflects our dedication to enhancing knowledge, nurturing talent, and creating a healthier tomorrow.”

Professor Ramgopal Rao, Vice Chancellor of BITS Pilani, highlighted, “The MoU marks a significant step in bridging the gap between academia and industry. By collaborating with Novo Nordisk, we’re providing our students with invaluable, real-world skills development opportunities, directly enhancing their employability in the pharma and healthcare sector. This will also provide opportunities for Novo Nordisk employees to upgrade their skills through our academic programs.”

Prof Suman Kundu, Director of BITS Pilani, K. K. Birla Goa Campus, added, “Our partnership with Novo Nordisk will enable us to overcome the industry standards and requisite skills mismatch. This is a milestone collaboration in our endeavour to enable comprehensive learning for the student community along with providing them with rewarding placements. We look forward to helping students grow academically and pave the way for better opportunities in healthcare and pharma.”