Lead Systems Engineer

Are you passionate about improving the lives of people living with chronic diseases? Do you have experience in developing connected medical devices? We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer to join our Connected Solutions & Integration team at Novo Nordisk. If you are ready to drive innovation and make a difference, read on and apply today for a life-changing career.

The Position

Novo Nordisk is pursuing an ambitious strategy of improving the lives of people living with chronic diseases and driving business growth by innovating and launching connected medical devices and digital health systems.

As our new Lead Systems Engineer for connected medical devices, you will drive the design and development of our connected delivery solutions where you will interface with cross-functional teams, experts from across engineering disciplines, program managers, and global development teams.   

The main tasks will include:

• Leading technical collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on connected medical device projects, leveraging systems engineering methodology and expertise.

• Driving trade-off discussions and ensuring technical alignment across project teams for one or more connected delivery solutions projects.

• Contributing to engineering processes related to connected medical devices and providing technical leadership and mentoring to project and development teams.

• Ensuring adherence to system architecture, design, and device development processes and standards.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., IEC 62304, MDCG, FDA guidelines) and applying appropriate rigor and documentation for the classification of connected delivery solutions.

• Staying updated on the latest technologies, trends, and regulations in the connected medical devices domain to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, we expect you to:

• Hold a Master or PhD degree within relevant field e.g., software engineering, electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, applied physics etc.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in product development and Systems Engineering principles in the context of medical devices.

It would be great advantage if you have the following:

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification ASEP, and preferably CSEP.
• Experience with Technical Project Management in regulated environment.
• Experience with operating under Medical Devices Design Control
• FDA 21 CFR 820, FDA Guidance for Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions

A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, as well as an ability to bring clarity to complex situations. You should feel motivated by enabling data-driven decision-making in a complex stakeholder landscape. Valuing teamwork, being self-motivated, and effectively managing your work schedule and project milestones are essential qualities. Being a team player, self-driven, and adept at navigating organizational complexity are also important attributes.

About the department

You will join the Connected Solutions & Integration team which is part of the broader Devices & Delivery Solutions (DDS) area responsible for developing the delivery solutions and serving different therapy areas. We are a diverse team of experts working on Novo Nordisk's connected device portfolio. Our colleagues, including project managers, solution architects, and subject matter specialists collaborate across Novo Nordisk to drive innovation and excellence in connected delivery solutions.

Working at Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is its people. We know that life is anything but linear, and balancing what is important at different stages of our career is never easy. That’s why we make room for diverse life situations, always putting people first. We value our employees for the unique skills they bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk is working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it’s a collective effort. Novo Nordisk relies on the joint potential and collaboration of its more than 40,000 employees. Together, we go further. Together, we’re life changing.

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Director of Connected Solutions & Integration, Daanish Ahmed Khan at DYKH@novonordisk.com

Deadline

29 April 2024. We are screening candidates and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis.

You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.

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

At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.