Medical Device Developer

Do you want to play a key role in Novo Nordisk’s development projects and help improve patient outcomes? Would you like to develop the next generation of medical devices for a variety of chronic diseases? As our new experienced Medical Device Developer you will get a unique opportunity to use your engineering background to design medical devices and bring them from development to the market. Apply today and join us in Hillerød for a life-changing career.

The position As our experienced Medical Device Developer, you will work as a Systems Engineer and play a leading role in the development of a medical device project through all stages of the product lifecycle. You will be responsible for accurately defining the device requirements and assuring that these requirements are met by the device. You will keep a holistic and structured view of the device during the development process, and you will need to solve interdisciplinary challenges that occur during that process. Tasks related to the position will include:
• Establishment of user needs and systems requirements.
• Verification planning and reporting.
• Establishment of the design history file.
• Ensure design control during development.
• Conducting thorough and detailed analyses of critical system issues.
• Aligning with stakeholders across the organisation to reach decisions and ensure progress. Besides we are looking for someone who is not afraid of taking the lead on improvement initiatives and process work and someone who leads by example to inspire and motivate more junior colleagues. You will work in close collaboration with e.g. regulatory affairs, risk managers, mechanical engineers, project managers, development manufacturing, UX and graphical designers, and you will play an important role in connecting these stakeholders across professional areas of expertise. Qualifications To succeed in this role, we expect you to have:
• A bachelor or master’s degree within engineering (e.g. Biomedical, Mechanical or similar)
• 3+ years of working experience
• Work experience within medical device development or other regulated industries
• Experience with Systems Engineering
• Experience with design control processes
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations such as ISO 13485 and the MDD or MDR (if you have worked with medical devices) It would be considered an advantage if you have:
• Successfully taken a product from concept to product launch
• Proficiency in requirements tools e.g. Modern Requirements
• Managed complexity of multiple platforms and variants through Product Line Engineering, Configuration Management, and/or Variability Modelling As a person, you are analytical, structured, demonstrate attention to detail, while keeping the overview of the system you are engineering. You thrive in a dynamic and changing environment and are not afraid of voicing your opinion and challenging status quo on our processes. You are a strong team player recognised for your interpersonal skills. You bring a "can do" spirit, a healthy common sense, and a good sense of humour to your work. About the department The Systems Engineering department consists of highly skilled and motivated professionals and specialists which take pride in being the experts driving system design, from early development through product commercialization. We are part of Novo Nordisk Device Delivery Solutions, which is the organisation responsible for the development of device solutions for medical self-treatment within all business areas of Novo Nordisk A/S. In our department, we have a wide range of development projects in different development phases that we contribute to, from connected devices to pens and auto-injectors. Our main aim is to further advance our offerings to people living with chronic diseases and their healthcare professionals through new technologies. You will join a dynamic, international, and innovative environment, where highly skilled professionals work closely together to develop next generation medical devices. Working at Novo Nordisk At Novo Nordisk, we don’t wait for change. We drive it. We’re a dynamic company in an even more dynamic industry, and we know that what got us to where we are today is not necessarily what will make us successful in the future. We embrace the spirit of experimentation, striving for excellence without letting perfection standing in the way of good. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development, through to manufacturing, marketing, and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. Contact For further information or questions, please contact Line Brøgger +45 3075 5871 or Søren Bohøj +45 3075 6108. Deadline 1st August 2023. We shall conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. You do not need to attach a cover letter to your application, but please include a few sentences about why you are applying in your resume or CV. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo in your CV.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants. At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we’re life changing.