Senior Development Engineer

Shape the future of primary packaging solutions and make a real impact on patients worldwide. Join us as a Senior Primary Packaging Product Development Engineer where your expertise will drive innovation solve complex challenges and influence products across their entire lifecycle. This is your opportunity to be a technical leader in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your new role

As a Senior Primary Packaging Product Development Engineer (JL7) you will act as a subject matter expert delivering advanced technical solutions and driving innovation across development and lifecycle activities. You will take ownership of complex technical challenges guide decision-making and influence projects with significant organisational impact.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Driving innovation by identifying and implementing new primary packaging technologies and solutions while contributing to long-term technical roadmaps
• Leading development and continuous improvement of primary packaging systems ensuring technical integrity compliance and performance
• Managing lifecycle activities including technical assessments investigations and optimisation of marketed packaging solutions
• Acting as technical lead or Product/PrimPack Lead to coordinate stakeholders manage risks and ensure transparent execution of development activities
• Mentoring colleagues and contributing to capability development knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the organisation

You will work independently on most challenges applying your expertise to balance technical quality and business considerations while influencing key stakeholders across functions and projects.

Your new department

You will join a highly specialised engineering and technical environment within Product Development focused on Primary Packaging. The department works across the full product lifecyclefrom innovation and development to optimisation of marketed productsensuring robust compliant and high-quality primary packaging solutions.

Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. You will engage with stakeholders across Product Supply Quality Assurance Regulatory Affairs and external partners contributing to cross-functional projects and technical networks.

Your skills and qualifications

We are looking for a specialist who thrives in complexity and enjoys shaping technical direction through expertise and collaboration.

To succeed in this role you should have:

• A relevant degree (PhD MSc or BSc) with extensive experience in primary packaging materials science or a related technical discipline
• Strong experience in primary packaging development lifecycle management and technical problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions manage risk and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Expertise in areas such as container closure systems material selection supplier collaboration or technical documentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence mentor and build trust across teams

You bring a proactive mindset accountability and a passion for innovation combined with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a complex environment.

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 youre not just starting a job youre becoming part of a story that spans generations.

What we offer

Salary: For this role the Annual Base Salary ranges from 651000 to 956900 DKK corresponding to the level of the position.
The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidates 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 Stine Hallberg Langkilde at

Deadline

28th June 2026

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