Packaging Engineer (all genders)

Gi Group; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gi Group, representing an international life sciences client in Basel, seeks a Senior Associate in Technical Services / Manufacturing Science (Packaging) to support externally manufactured products across the lifecycle.

The role requires advanced degree in Life Sciences or Engineering and 5–10 years in pharma/chemical manufacturing, with strong packaging, process validation, and transfer experience. Basel-based, on-site with international collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences or Engineering (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering).
• 5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or related manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in technical services, manufacturing science, or packaging technologies.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert knowledge in packaging processes, materials, and design.
• Represent Technical Services in cross-functional and joint process teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, and global standards.
• Manage and support change control activities for assigned products.
• Oversee and review manufacturing documentation (SOPs, master batch records, process instructions).
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, including process performance updates and project status.
• Participate in site visits to external manufacturing partners to assess capabilities and resolve technical issues.
• Establish and maintain appropriate control strategies for all assigned products.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data analysis and process knowledge.
• Support APR/PQR preparation and review.
• Contribute to technical documentation for regulatory submissions, inspections, and audits.
• Lead or support product transfers, tech transfers, and new product introductions.
• Support investigations related to deviations, complaints, and process issues.
• Act as the primary technical contact for assigned external manufacturing partners.

Kenntnisse

Packaging processes

GMP knowledge

Process validation

Change control

Technical transfer

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

For our client, an international company in the life sciences sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Associate in Technical Services / Manufacturing Science (Packaging).

In this role, you will provide technical expertise for externally manufactured products, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and process robustness. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, supporting product lifecycle activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and technical transfers across a global manufacturing network.

Location: Basel

Contract: End of year (extension possible)

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge in packaging processes, materials, and design
• Represent Technical Services in cross-functional and joint process teams
• Ensure compliance with global standards, regulatory requirements, and GMP guidelines
• Manage and support change control activities for assigned products
• Oversee and review manufacturing documentation (e.g., SOPs, master batch records, process instructions)
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, including process performance updates and project status
• Participate in site visits to external manufacturing partners to assess capabilities and resolve technical issues
• Ensure appropriate control strategies are established and maintained for all assigned products
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives based on data analysis and process knowledge
• Support the preparation and review of Annual Product Reviews (APR/PQR)
• Contribute to technical documentation for regulatory submissions, inspections, and audits
• Lead or support product transfers, tech transfers, and new product introductions
• Support investigations related to deviations, complaints, and process issues
• Act as the primary technical contact for assigned external manufacturing partners

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in Life Sciences or Engineering (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering)
• 5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, or related manufacturing environments
• Proven experience in technical services, manufacturing science, or packaging technologies

Technical Skill

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and packaging systems
• Sound knowledge of GMP, quality systems, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in process validation, change control, and process monitoring
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply statistical tools to solve complex problems
• Experience with technical transfer and product lifecycle management

Professional Skills

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional, international, and external partner environments
• Confident in presenting and defending technical positions
• Structured problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

Additional Requirements

• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10–30%)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment