Product Development Engineer

Are you motivated by developing safe, high‑quality medical device or drug–device combination products in a regulated environment? Do you thrive in structured problem‑solving and enjoy working cross‑functionally to manage risk and ensure compliance? Then this could be your next career step as a Product Development Engineer at Novo Nordisk.

Your new role

As a Product Development Engineer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of medical devices or combination products, with a strong focus on risk management, design control and high‑quality documentation throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will support decision‑making in a regulated environment and help ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting product development activities from concept through implementation using structured development and design control processes
• Contributing to risk management activities in line with ISO 14971, including risk assessments and documentation
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and manufacturing stakeholders
• Preparing and maintaining high‑quality technical and risk documentation aligned with applicable ISO standards
• Supporting troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes

Your new department

You will join a collaborative product development environment where engineers, quality and regulatory specialists work closely together to deliver safe and reliable medical device and combination product solutions. The department is characterised by strong teamwork, a structured way of working and a supportive culture where learning, ownership and proactive problem‑solving are encouraged.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, we expect that you bring a structured mindset and a strong interest in regulated product development. You are comfortable working with documentation and can remain calm and focused in dynamic environments.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A BSc or MSc degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences or a similar relevant field
• Experience or exposure to product development, design control and/or risk management within medical devices or combination products
• Knowledge of risk management standards such as ISO 14971 and familiarity with relevant ISO requirements
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured and detail‑oriented approach
• The ability to collaborate effectively across functions and communicate clearly with stakeholders

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.

Salary:
For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from 570,200 DKK to 838,100 DKK (DK), corresponding to the level of the position.
The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits:
The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.

Learn more about our Reward Philosophy here.

Contact:
For further information about the position, please contact Manager, Antonios Giakos at +45-30757373.

Deadline:
31 May

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.