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Senior Packaging Engineer

m/f/d, Zürich

Job profile (44CV4I)

Life Sciences - Engineering
Zürich
Contracting
Part Time, 100%
As soon as possible - 31.12.2027/possible extension
TrackWise, GMP, CAPA

We are looking for an experienced Packaging Engineer to support pharmaceutical packaging activities across an international external manufacturing network. This temporary assignment offers the opportunity to take ownership of technically demanding packaging changes, component qualifications and GMP documentation in a highly regulated environment.

Your Responsibilities

Manage packaging engineering activities in collaboration with contract manufacturing organizations
Develop, review, approve and implement technical packaging specifications
Manage new and modified technical profile drawings, purchasing specifications and release specifications
Develop, test and qualify packaging components on packaging equipment
Support packaging process validation activities
Lead or own change controls, non-conformances, investigations and CAPA activities
Collaborate closely with Quality, Labeling, Supply Chain and external technical experts
Support the qualification of alternative packaging materials, component substrates, suppliers and manufacturing processes
Manage the implementation and standardization of packaging components
Support lifecycle management and continuous improvement activities for commercial products
Maintain and manage packaging-related bills of materials
Ensure the inclusion of regulatory serialization, authentication and corporate labeling requirements
Coordinate multiple technical deliverables while ensuring compliance, quality and timely execution
Work effectively across international teams, time zones and organizational boundaries

Your Profile

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, packaging engineering or a comparable technical discipline
At least five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a similarly regulated environment
Strong practical experience in pharmaceutical packaging engineering
Proven experience in developing and qualifying packaging components on packaging equipment
Strong knowledge of cGMP documentation requirements
Hands-on experience with TrackWise is essential
Experience managing change controls, deviations, investigations and CAPAs
Experience developing, reviewing or approving technical specifications and drawings
Knowledge of packaging process validation
Experience working with external manufacturing partners or CMOs is highly advantageous
Strong technical, organizational and project management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
Fluency in English