Job Description

Are you interested in working with needle and medical device solutions in a collaborative setting? We seek an experienced engineer for Hjørring to support life cycle management and development of new devices and platforms to meet growing innovation needs.

Your new role

As Senior Product Development Engineer (PDE) within needle and FlexPen development you will be part of a great team and play a key role in both maintaining existing products and contributing to the development of new device platforms.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead Life Cycle Management (LCM) and product development for needle and medical devices
• Oversee system and risk management, perform assessments, and update specifications
• Prepare and review technical documentation, support material selection, and ensure production readiness
• Provide technical leadership through cross-functional collaboration and expertise
• Operate independently as a satellite engineer, addressing issues proactively and seeking support when necessary
• Audit and submission support

The main office is located at site NMN in Hjørring, and regular trips to site Hillerød will be required.

Your new department

You will join Drug Delivery Innovation (DDI), a new area within the global CMC & PS organization and located in Hjørring (satelite). You will join a team of eleven engineers four mechanical engineers and seven PDEs. The team is divided in two areas FlexPen & Needles, where the needle unit, which you will be joining, is in Hjørring, and the FlexPen device unit in Hillerød. The needle team includes three PDEs at different seniority levels. The overall team works closely together and collaborates extensively with stakeholders across Novo Nordisk. Due to the structure and setup, strong collaboration skills and a good personal fit are essential for success in the role.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you are expected to bring a solid technical foundation combined with a high degree of independence.

We are seeking candidates who have:

• A master’s degree within mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or similar
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in a similar technical role, ideally within product development of medical devices
• Strong technical understanding, including the ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications
• A broad engineering profile, combining systems-level understanding with basic mechanical insight
• Strong adaptability and ability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic environment
• Fluency in both written and spoken English

Experience from a regulated industry such as pharma and development of medical devices is an advantage. Fluency in Danish is a plus, as the primary working language in the office is Danish.

On a personal level, you are self-driven, structured, and comfortable working with limited day-to-day supervision. You can prioritise your tasks, manage stakeholders effectively, and contribute positively to a close-knit local team environment as well as to the overall team.

As a person, you are motivated by working in a technical environment, focus on systematic problem solving, you thrive in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and tasks and have an end-to-end mindset.

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

There is, of course, more on offer here than the uniqueness of our culture and the extraordinary results we produce. Being part of a global healthcare company means opportunities to learn and develop are all around us, while our benefits are designed with your career and life stage in mind.

Contact:
For further information about the position, please contact Jonas Severinsen at +45 3444 3587 or rjcs@novonordisk.com.

Application deadline:
26th of April

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.