Technical Project Manager (Lead System Engineer) - 1 year contract

If you are passionate about Medical Device development and eager to be part of a talented project team, you will now have the opportunity to join us, as we have an open temporary position for 1 year in an exciting project waiting for you.  

Read further and apply now! 

Role waiting for you 

As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a leading role in the development of a medical device throughout all stages of product development. Your responsibilities will include ensuring transparency in decision-making and fostering involvement across the different functional areas. 

As part of your primary responsibilities, you will lead the development of a mechanical auto-injector including the quality of it. You will set direction, coach and guide the project managers and Line of business to fulfil the project goals and apply corrective actions when necessary.  

Other main responsibilities include: 

• Technical project and platform management (technical counterpart to the Device Project Manager) 

• Lead the technical development and discussions with mechanical engineers, system engineers, usability engineers and risk management by internal and external stakeholder management including focusing on communication and cross-functional cooperation  

• Holding technical accountability to find the right solution and working with team dynamics to provide constructive feedback 

• Ensuring consistency within design input, design output, design verification, design validation, and take ownership of and be responsible for the technical file 

• Bridge to and align with production on manufacturability and scale 

To succeed in this role, you need to 

• Hold a bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering and possess at least 5+ years of similar experience 

• Demonstrate previous work experience in project management within medical device development or another regulated industry 

• Exhibit familiarity with standards and regulations such as ISO13485, 11608, and design controls in product development 

• Manage trade-offs effectively within a development context and utilize structured problem-solving techniques for addressing complex issues 

• Be fluent in English, both written and spoken - be able to communicate complex technical issues to upper management and prepare justified recommendations when challenging decisions needs endorsement 

As an individual, you are analytical, structured, and can demonstrate attention to detail while maintaining an overview of the system you are engineering. You thrive in dynamic and changing environments, fearlessly voice your opinions, and challenge the status quo in our processes. Recognized as a strong team player, you possess excellent interpersonal skills. You bring a 'can-do' spirit, a healthy dose of common sense, and a good sense of humor to your work. 

About the Department 

The Device Projects department consists of Technical Projects Managers as well as Project Managers. We are part of Novo Nordisk Device Delivery Solutions, which is the organization 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, and you will join a team contributing to projects related to pens and auto-injectors. Our main job is to ensure progression of the overall Novo Nordisk development pipeline contributing with the delivery technology and with aim to help even more 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 fixating on perfection. We never shy away from opportunities to develop, we seize them. From research and development to manufacturing, marketing and sales – we’re all working to move the needle on patient care. 

Deadline 

25 September 2024 

Please note that applications are screened on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. You are encouraged to attach a cover letter to your application, or include a few sentences about why you are applying in your 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.