Coloplast Master Thesis Program 2027: AI-enabled decision making for Product Portfolio Optimization

About the Master Thesis Program - Make a difference with Coloplast. Your thesis, real-world impact.

Are you in the final stage of your master's degree and preparing to write your thesis? Through Coloplast’s Master Thesis Program, you have the opportunity to combine academic research with hands-on experience in a global healthcare company with a meaningful purpose.

The Master Thesis Program connects talented students with real business challenges across Coloplast. As a participant, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gain access to relevant insights and stakeholders, and contribute perspectives that can help shape future business decisions.
All available Master Thesis Program 2027 projects can be found here: Denmark - Coloplast A/S Jobs

Hosting Team & Department
Global Operations, Operations Excellence, Strategy & Development

Project Description
Coloplast serves millions of patients worldwide through a broad portfolio spanning Ostomy Care, Continence Care, Interventional Urology, Wound & Tissue Repair, and Voice & Respiratory Care. With more than 8,000 colleagues across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, engineering and quality, Global Operations plays a critical role in delivering high-quality products globally, while accelerating the adoption of AI and digital technologies to improve decision-making and operational performance.

This thesis explores how AI, advanced analytics and digital solutions can support systematic product portfolio simplification and complexity reduction within Global Operations, while balancing patient needs and business performance in Coloplast.

We envision that you will start by identifying leading frameworks, metrics, and best practices for managing product portfolio complexity in manufacturing environments. You will then assess Coloplast’s current landscape, evaluating complexity drivers as well as the maturity of relevant data, processes, and digital capabilities. Based on these findings, you will explore the potential of AI, advanced analytics, and automation to support product portfolio simplification and complexity reduction.

The project will culminate in a set of actionable recommendations, outlining required capabilities, organizational and technological enablers, and potential roadmap considerations. Depending on the student's interests and project progress, there will be an opportunity to design a proof-of-concept, analytical model, or AI-enabled prototype supporting portfolio optimization decisions.

Relevant Study Backgrounds
Business, Management, Analytics or related studies.

Preferred Competencies or Interests
Curiosity and willingness to learn 
Strong communication and collaboration skills 
Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Sponsor(s)
Alina Bach Belinskaya, Senior Strategy Manager in Global Operations. Se e-mailadresse på careers.coloplast.com

What to Expect from Us
As a participant in the Master Thesis Program, you can expect:
•    A dedicated Coloplast sponsor who will support and guide you throughout your project
•    Access to relevant business stakeholders, data and insights needed for your research, where possible and appropriate
•    Ongoing feedback from Coloplast professionals through structured feedback sessions
•    Learning activities designed to support your thesis journey and professional development
•    Networking opportunities with fellow MTP participants and Coloplast employees
•    Office facilities at our global headquarters in Humlebæk, Denmark
•    A laptop and access to relevant systems and resources during the project period
•    Exposure to real business challenges and the opportunity to create meaningful impact

Your Application Should Include
•    Your CV
•    A short cover letter that tells us:
•    Which project(s) you are interested in – and why (maximum 2 projects per student/group)
•    Why you would be a great fit for Coloplast
•    If you are applying with another student as a group, their full name
•    All group members must apply individually and clearly flag the group in the cover letter
•    Academic transcripts

Recruitment Process & Next Steps 
The application deadline is October 5th . The recruitment process will run throughout October.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming the next generation of Master Thesis Program participants to Coloplast.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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