About the role

Product Development Engineer leading development of packaging systems ensuring product quality and patient safety. Collaborating cross-functionally on projects from concept to delivery.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of life-saving packaging systems where technical expertise meets project leadership—and your work protects both product quality and patient safety.
Take on a unique hybrid role that combines hands-on technical development of primary packaging with coordination and project leadership responsibilities.
Develop robust, compliant packaging systems for parenteral administration while driving cross-functional projects from concept through to delivery.
Develop primary packaging systems and components (e.g., vials) including specifications, drawings and test documentation that meet regulatory and industry requirements.
Take ownership for planning and coordinating project execution: setting clear goals, managing timelines, resources and budgets, and monitoring progress to meet scope, quality, schedule and cost targets.
Lead and engage cross-functional project teams, fostering a committed project culture and ensuring effective governance is in place.
Contribute to safety risk management, requirement engineering and medical device development activities.
Coordinate and collaborate with external suppliers and manufacturers throughout development and transfer activities.
Drive change requests, troubleshoot technical issues and participate in systematic problem-solving across development activities.
Report project performance to stakeholders and perform integrated change control while ensuring compliance with Novo Nordisk Quality Management System.

M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Engineering, Pharmacy, or related field with at least 3 years' relevant experience (M.Sc. with 3+ years or B.Sc. with commensurate experience is considered advantageous)
Practical experience with regulatory requirements and standards for primary packaging and understanding of GMP environments
Experience in requirement engineering, safety risk assessment, and Parenteral or medical device development
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional projects, manage stakeholders and deliver on milestones
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Strong analytical, systematic approach and a quality mindset, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel
4+ years' project management experience or formal project management certification (nice to have)
Experience in leachables/extractables, GMP material documentation, and system engineering (nice to have)
Training in Lean methodologies and experience mapping or improving working processes (nice to have)

A unique opportunity to work in an internationally diverse and highly skilled team at Novo Nordisk with state-of-the-art R&D facilities.
You'll benefit from professional development opportunities and broad exposure across technical development and project execution.
We are committed to being inclusive and diverse and support career growth across our organization—all within a culture that values curiosity, collaboration, and a focus on patient outcomes.