(Senior) Product Development Engineer (Temporary Positions)

Are you motivated by developing medical devices that make a real difference for patients worldwide? We are looking to hire several Product Development Engineers on temporary positions to strengthen our development activities. Depending on your experience, you will contribute with strong technical skills and a quality‑driven mindset across the product development lifecycle.

Your new role

As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring technical integrity, compliance and risk management of medical device products from early concept through post‑market activities. Working closely with cross‑functional stakeholders, you will help deliver robust and innovative design solutions that meet both patient and business needs.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Driving design control and risk management activities across development and lifecycle phases
• Developing and maintaining requirements, system design, verification and validation activities
• Contributing to product innovation from user needs through validated concepts
• Supporting post‑launch activities such as change control, investigations and lifecycle improvements
• Collaborating across functions and contributing to projects with increasing responsibility based on experience

Your new department

You will join a highly specialised product development environment working with medical devices in a regulated setting. The department works closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical, Product Supply and external partners to deliver safe and effective solutions for patients globally. The role is primarily based in Denmark and includes collaboration with international stakeholders.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for candidates with approximately 2–5+ years of relevant experience, as we are interested in hiring several candidates for the position.

You bring:

• A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or a related field
• Around 2–5+ years of experience within product development, preferably in a regulated or technical environment
• Experience in design control, risk management and verification & validation
• A structured, quality‑focused approach and the ability to work across disciplines
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work independently

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 Senior Manager, Mona Malik at QYMM@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.