Senior Packaging Design Engineer

Senior Packaging Design Engineer, Secondary Packaging

Global Manufacturing Supply

Hillerød, Denmark

Do you want to help shape packaging that performs in real life – for consumers, supply chains and production sites worldwide?

We are looking for a Senior Packaging Design Engineer to strengthen our Secondary Packaging team and accelerate Novo Nordisk’s shift towards a consumer‑first mindset. In this role, you will have direct impact on packaging used by millions of people every day.

Your new role

As Senior Packaging Design Engineer in Secondary Packaging, you will lead the design, development and optimisation of carton‑based and other paper‑based secondary packaging solutions. Your primary impact will be strengthening and improving marketed packaging by turning consumer insights, quality signals and site feedback into robust, scalable designs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading design and development of secondary packaging solutions, including cartons, labels and corrugated materials
• Optimising marketed packaging to improve usability, robustness, sustainability and total cost
• Creating and maintaining clear, production‑ready CAD drawings, specifications and documentation
• Driving root‑cause analyses and translating deviations, complaints and site feedback into preventive design improvements
• Collaborating closely with production sites, suppliers and global stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and compliance
  

The role is international, stakeholder‑rich and data‑driven, with a strong focus on engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Your new department

You will join DDI Secondary Packaging, an ambitious and highly skilled team positioned at the intersection of Device Delivery Innovation, Quality and Production.

The department acts as the hub for secondary packaging expertise at Novo Nordisk, supporting the global portfolio of marketed products. We are responsible for specifications, material requirements and continuous maintenance, ensuring packaging solutions work reliably in real‑world use across global production sites.

Your skills and qualifications

To succeed in this role, you combine strong technical expertise with a consumer-focused mindset and a collaborative, proactive way of working. We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Master’s degree (or above) in Design Engineering or a relevant field
• Brings solid experience within secondary packaging design and development, ideally from consumer goods or other regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical devices, or food
• Has a strong understanding of packaging from a consumer perspective, including usability, visual appeal, and functionality at the point of use
• Possesses deep knowledge of paper-based materials, as well as converting and printing technologies
• Is confident working with CAD tools, technical drawings and packaging specifications
• Communicates fluently in English and thrives in a cross-functional, global environment
  

Experience with user-centred design methods, design thinking, LEAN or structured continuous improvement is considered an advantage.

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 651,000 to 956,900 DKK, 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.

Deadline

16th of June 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

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.