Advanced Product Development Professional

Novo Nordisk

Category: Engineering & Technical Location: Hillerød, Capital Region of Denmark, DK
Would you like to help shape safe and effective medical devices that improve patients’ lives worldwide? As an Advanced Product Development Professional, you will play an important role in system-level product development, contributing to solutions with a strong focus on risk management, design control and technical integrity across the product lifecycle
Your new role In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across disciplines on system engineering and risk management activities, helping ensure that medical device products meet regulatory, quality and user requirements from early development through post-market phases
Your key responsibilities will include:

Driving risk management activities in line with ISO 14971 across development and lifecycle phases
Developing and maintaining system requirements, design documentation, and traceability
Supporting verification and validation activities to ensure robust system performance
Contributing to design control deliverables and technical assessments
Supporting post‑market activities such as change control, investigations and continuous improvements

Your new department You will join a highly specialised product development organisation working with medical devices in a regulated environment. The department collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Medical, Product Supply and external partners to deliver safe and effective solutions for patients globally. You can expect a collaborative setting with knowledgeable colleagues, strong cross-functional partnerships and opportunities to grow while working with international stakeholders. The role is based in Denmark
Your skills and qualifications We are looking for someone who brings a structured and quality-driven mindset and enjoys working at the intersection of engineering, risk and compliance. Just as importantly, you are motivated by collaboration and by contributing to solutions that make a meaningful difference for patients
We imagine that you may bring:

A B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Technology, or a related technical or life-science discipline
Experience within product development or systems engineering, ideally in a regulated environment
Knowledge of risk management, design control and verification & validation
The ability to work across disciplines and help translate requirements into technical solutions
Strong communication skills and a structured way of working, with the confidence to contribute both independently and as part of a team

You do not need to match every qualification to apply. If you see yourself in the role and are excited by the opportunity to contribute, we would love to hear from you
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 570,200.00 DKK to 838,100.00 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: 24th of June 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.