Medical Device System Engineer

The world is changing fast and so are we. Millions of people depend on our products, which leads to a great demand on maintaining and developing our launched drug delivery systems, and we need you on our journey! Due to an increasing portfolio, we are looking for a new Medical Device System Engineer to join our Durable Device team in Finish Product Development where we are driving the work in the post-launch phase of our products.

If you want to use your strong skills within design control and stakeholder management to take up responsibility of some of the most advanced products on the market, this is the position you are looking for! Apply today!

The Position

As a Medical Device System Engineer you will have the responsibility of a range of tasks with in durable medical devices.

Some of your main tasks include:

• Contribute to device development and maintenance projects and maintain a record of design change activities.
• Organize technical review for changes, problem-solving and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage activities, track progress, and testing activities.
• Compliance and standards: ensure that systems adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Drive own design change activities under change control and support others with input related to design controls.
• Ensure audit readiness and present product documentation at audits & inspections

You will be involved in risk management activities and provide support and input for submissions.

This role is a unique opportunity to interact with a diverse range of specialists and technical teams, both internal and external, as you support documentation and facilitate decision-making. You'll play a key role in handling requests and information from various sources, contributing to solutions that drive meaningful impact in healthcare. Your ability to navigate complex technical conversations and drive outcomes is critical to the success of this position.

Qualifications

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

• Engineering background bachelor/master’s degree (electronic, mechanical engineering etc.) or any other technical related field
• 2+ years of experience in product development or manufacturing, combined with strong technical competencies and a robust understanding of the product life cycle
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills, which allow you to set direction, drive performance, and ensure quality and speed in a complex stakeholder environment, often with diverging interests.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks, keep things organized, and manage both short-term and long-term projects with a methodical approach.
• Experience with compliance and documentation from a regulated industry (medical devices, pharmaceutical, food, aviation, automotive).
• Fluent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

It would be considered as an advantage if you have already worked with Design Control or medical device development.

On a personal level, you are a collaborative  team-player driven by the outlook of being the person that will identify, coordinate and execute product related initiatives where you are comfortable with challenging stakeholders and finding difficult compromises in complex situations.

You enjoy working independently both in critical situations as well as in development and maintenance projects with longer duration, and you know how to use your expert colleagues for optimal results.

You are well-structured and have a systematic way of working, seeking simple and effective solutions within the complexity that surrounds a medical device and design control.

About the department

The position is in Finished Product Development (FPDEV) which is part of Novo Nordisk Finished Product Manufacturing, Science & Technology (FPMSAT). FPMSAT holds the design responsibility for Novo Nordisk’s medical devices and delivery systems and is the link between Device R&D and production.

In Finished Product Development, the main task is to maintain and scale marketed products as well as develop new variants of existing product platforms. Our deliverables have direct impact on our ability to deliver to the market, on patient safety, and on compliance with the requirements of the authorities.

You will join the Durable Device team and be working alongside colleagues with various educations and work experience. You can look forward to an exciting job engaging with multiple stakeholders at global and local level.

Working at Novo Nordisk

At Novo Nordisk, we do not wait for change. We drive it. We are a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we are all working to move the needle on patient care.

Contact

For further specific questions about the position, please contact Manager Ali Davoudinejad at +45-34482314

Deadline

22 June 2025

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be scheduled 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.