Primary Packaging Engineer - 1 year maternity cover

Novo Nordisk; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 570,000 - 838,000; Full time

Job summary

Novo Nordisk is seeking a Primary Packaging Engineer in Lyngby, Denmark, to manage the lifecycle of oral packaging materials and drive improvements from development through to commercial production. The role emphasizes collaboration across R&D, QA, Production, Regulatory Affairs and external suppliers in a GMP setting.

The 12-month maternity cover requires a master’s degree and strong experience with primary packaging and regulatory documentation, with English fluency.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree in engineering, materials science, pharmacy, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience in a GMP-regulated environment with responsibilities related to system engineering, risk management, quality management, and technical documentation.
• Experience with development, implementation, or lifecycle management of primary packaging for pharmaceutical products.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Drive lifecycle management of primary packaging materials for oral pharmaceuticals (blister packs, tablet bottles, bulk containers).
• Lead investigations into deviations, customer complaints, and technical issues; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support compliance projects and maintain inspection-ready documentation.
• Evaluate suppliers, material changes, and new technologies; document activities in the QMS.
• Ensure technical performance, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and patient safety of packaging components.
• Support implementation of new packaging materials from development to regulatory filing to manufacturing.

Skills

GMP experience

Lifecycle management

English proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in engineering / materials science / pharmacy

Tools

Quality Management System (QMS)

Regulatory documentation

Job description

Lyngby, Denmark

Lyngby, Denmark
Do you want to play a key role in supporting the continued success of Novo Nordisk's oral product portfolio by ensuring robust, compliant, and high-performing primary packaging solutions? Are you motivated by combining lifecycle management with the implementation of new packaging materials in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment?

If you thrive in a dynamic workplace with varied technical challenges and enjoy collaborating across functions, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Your new role
As a Primary Packaging Engineer, you will become part of a highly skilled scientific environment where collaboration and knowledge sharing are at the core of how we work. You will work closely with colleagues across Research & Development, Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and external suppliers to ensure that primary packaging materials continue to meet quality, compliance, and business requirements throughout their lifecycle.
A significant part of your role will focus on the lifecycle management and maintenance of commercial primary packaging materials. You will drive technical assessments, manage changes, support compliance activities, investigate quality issues, and ensure that packaging materials remain fit for purpose in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. At the same time, you will contribute to the implementation of new primary packaging materials, supporting their transition from clinical development into commercial production.

• Driving lifecycle management of primary packaging materials for oral pharmaceuticals (e.g., blister packs, tablet bottles, and bulk containers), including change requests, change notifications, and continuous improvement
• Leading investigations into deviations, customer complaints, and technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Supporting compliance projects and maintaining inspection-ready documentation in line with regulatory requirements
• Evaluating suppliers, material changes, and new technologies while documenting activities in the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensuring the technical performance, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and patient safety of primary packaging components
• Supporting the implementation of new primary packaging materials from development through regulatory filing to commercial manufacturing
  

The position is a 12-month maternity cover.

Your new department
You will join Drug Product Material Manufacturing Science and Technology, a department of approximately 75 employees organised into six teams in Lyngby. We ensure that GMP materials used at Novo Nordisk’s global manufacturing sites are robust, compliant and fit for purpose. Our responsibilities cover the journey from development to production, and include primary packaging materials, raw materials, excipients, process aids, bulk containers and single-use systems.
We collaborate closely with CMC, Device R&D, QC, QA, supply functions, production sites, suppliers and contract manufacturers to solve complex challenges and support reliable manufacturing. You will join a skilled and dedicated team that values collaboration, diverse perspectives and an inclusive environment.

Your Skills And Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you likely:

• Hold a master’s degree in engineering, materials science, pharmacy, or another relevant scientific discipline
• Have experience working in a GMP-regulated environment with responsibilities related to system engineering, risk management, quality management, and technical documentation
• Bring practical experience with the development, implementation, or lifecycle management of primary packaging for pharmaceutical products
• Are fluent in written and spoken English
  

As a person, you are curious, analytical, and motivated by finding robust and sustainable technical solutions. You take ownership of your work, maintain a structured approach, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. You enjoy collaborating across disciplines, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and balancing technical detail with a broader business perspective. With a proactive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement, you contribute positively to both team performance and product quality.

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
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.

Salary: For this role, the Annual Base Salary ranges from DKK570,200 to DKK838,100, 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

ContactFor further information, please contact Sr Manager Ditte Bristow at [e-mail].

Deadline4 October 2026

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.