Senior Engineer Scientist

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Do you want to take part in the implementation of new primary packaging, and play a key role in its maintenance? Are you ready to take on the challenge of setting the direction in the dynamic field of materials for use in GMP production? If you thrive in a work environment with many simultaneous and varied tasks, then this role is for you!

Apply now and join us in the Material Manufacturing Development (ManDev) department!

The position
As a Primary Packaging Engineer, you will be working in an inspiring scientific environment with highly engaged colleagues and in close collaboration with people from different areas such as R&D, QA, Production, and Supply Chain. The role also involves bringing the new primary packaging materials from clinical development to market, such as receiving documentation from R&D and primary packaging related regulatory filing activities and documenting the activities to be ready for health authority inspections.

Some of the main activities include:
•    Overseeing primary packaging components or systems for oral pharmaceuticals, such as foils, blister packs, and bulk containers
•    Handling lifecycle management activities of primary packaging materials for commercial products
•    Evaluating new suppliers and implementing changes to component and technology improvements, as well as documenting in our QMS system
•    Ensuring technical performance, processability, and safety of the primary packaging components and systems
•    Leading investigations of primary packaging components, analysing customer complaints and identifying root causes to ensure performance and quality 

The current office location is Bagsværd; however, the department will be relocating to Taastrup in the beginning of 2026. 

Qualifications
To be considered for this position, we believe you:
•    Hold a master’s degree in engineering, material engineering, or any other relevant field within the natural sciences
•    Possess practical experience within development or maintenance of primary packaging for pharmaceuticals 
•    Demonstrate expertise in working in a GMP environment, system engineering, safety risk management, and quality specifications
•    Showcase fluency in both written and spoken English

On a personal level you 
•    Are motivated by finding sustainable solutions for manufacturing processes with strong technical and analytical skills
•    Work in a structured manner and take ownership of your tasks
•    Are result-oriented and excelling in delivering on your milestones
•    Inspire colleagues with a positive, proactive attitude
•    Excel both on your own and in collaboration with team members and stakeholders across functions and departments

About the department
The Material ManDev within Product Supply Sourcing Operations consists of 100+ employees organised in 4 departments. We are responsible for development and implementation of complex materials (raw materials, excipients, Primary Packaging materials, etc.) from development to production and maintain documentation on existing materials. We cooperate with a variety of functions, including Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control, Device R&D, QC laboratories, Quality Assurance, various Novo Nordisk production sites, and a range of external suppliers and CMOs.
Working in the headquarters, the environment is characterized by innovation, openness, and highly engaged colleagues who work dedicated to help us change lives for the better for patients around the world.

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 fixating on perfection. 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, please contact Manager Ditte Bristow at [email protected].
 

Deadline
12th of January 2025.

We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and quality of opportunity for all our job applicants. To ensure an efficient and fair recruitment process, please refrain from adding a photo on 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.