Senior Validation Engineer (1.25 Year Maternity Cover)

Are you motivated by contributing to the future of aseptic manufacturing? Do you enjoy working with innovative technologies in a collaborative, global environment? This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping how life-changing medicines are produced at Novo Nordisk.

Your new role

As a Sr. Validation Engineer, you will be part of a highly specialised team developing and implementing validation strategies for our global aseptic production network. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant, and future-ready solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and execute global validation strategies, from planning through to verification
• Facilitate workshops with process experts, QA and technical specialists to define requirements and risk assessments
• Collaborate with automation and mechanical engineers to ensure strong documentation and test strategies
• Support validation and implementation activities across global production sites.
• Engage with external suppliers to ensure solutions meet Novo Nordisk standards

This role offers a broad exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation.

Your new department

You will join Manufacturing Technology in Aseptic Manufacturing Technology Development & Innovation, based in Lyngby. Here, you will become part of the Validation & Automation team, an international group of skilled engineers and specialists focused on delivering innovative solutions for aseptic filling processes.

The team works in close partnership with colleagues across engineering, automation, and project management, as well as global production sites. The environment is characterised by knowledge sharing, collaboration, and continuous improvement, where new ideas are welcomed, and innovation is actively encouraged.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who combines technical expertise with a strong quality mindset and excellent collaboration skills.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A MSc or BSc in pharmacy, bioscience, chemical engineering, or a related field
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment
• A structured and detail-oriented approach to your work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Fluency in written and spoken English

It is considered an advantage if you have experience with commissioning or validation of automated or computerised systems.

You thrive in a dynamic setting, where curiosity, initiative, and continuous improvement are valued. You are comfortable challenging the status quo in a constructive way and enjoy contributing to a positive and open team culture.

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

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK 651,000 to DKK956,900, 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

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 Lucie Chapelle at LCCP@novonordisk.com.

Deadline

6 September 2026

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.