Product Development Engineer

Location:

Hillerød – Frederiksborg, Zealand, Denmark

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills: 

Manufacturing, Purchasing & Supply Chain

Job ID:

132754472

Posted On: 

08 March 2026

Lead the development of life-saving packaging systems where technical expertise meets project leadership—and your work protects both product quality and patient safety.

Your new role

As a Product Development Engineer, you’ll take on a unique hybrid role that combines hands-on technical development of primary packaging with coordination and project leadership responsibilities. You’ll develop robust, compliant packaging systems for parenteral administration while driving cross-functional projects from concept through to delivery.

Day-to-day your tasks will include:

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-Developing primary packaging systems and components (e.g., vials) including specifications, drawings and test documentation that meet regulatory and industry requirements
-Taking 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
-Leading and engaging cross-functional project teams, fostering a committed project culture and ensuring effective governance is in place
-Contributing to safety risk management, requirement engineering and medical device development activities
-Coordinating and collaborating with external suppliers and manufacturers throughout development and transfer activities
-Driving change requests, troubleshooting technical issues and participating in systematic problem-solving across development activities
-Reporting project performance to stakeholders and performing integrated change control while ensuring compliance with Novo Nordisk Quality Management System

Your new department

In CMC & Product Supply, we cover the full value chain from drug and device development to marketed Novo Nordisk products. We are more than 30,000 colleagues across the globe with the shared responsibility of scaling molecules, processes, devices, and products, dedicated to supplying life-saving medicines to the patients who need them most.

You will join the Primary Packaging Development Department within Finished Product Development in Hillerød. The team combines project management, engineering, and technical specialists to deliver innovative primary packaging solutions for Novo Nordisk’s portfolio. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working across drug, combination product and device projects, reporting into the Primary Packaging Development lead and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Your skills & qualifications

We’re looking for a Product Development Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical development and project leadership. You’ll bring with you:

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-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

Nice to have:

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-4+ years’ project management experience or formal project management certification
-Experience in leachables/extractables, GMP material documentation, and system engineering
-Training in Lean methodologies and experience mapping or improving working processes

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. When you join us, you’re not just starting a job – you’re becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

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.

Contact

You are welcome to contact Associate Director Jørgen Martin Viuff at Kate Timm Hansen at +45-34440551 if you have questions about the role.

Deadline

18 March 2026. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.

At Novo Nordisk, we’re not chasing quick fixes – we’re creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we’ve been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger – a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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