Development Manager, Primary Packaging Materials

Orion Pharma; Salo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Pharma is seeking an Development Manager to lead primary packaging materials. The role can be based in Espoo, Turku or Salo with hybrid options, reporting to the Head of Primary Packaging Materials & Cleaning Validation. The contract is fixed-term until 31 December 2028.

You will manage change controls, evaluate new materials, ensure compliance, support regulatory submissions, and collaborate across functions to deliver high quality packaging solutions that support patient well-being.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant field, preferably related to packaging materials.
• Strong project management skills and ownership of tasks.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and under pressure.
• Fluency in Finnish and English.
• Experience in pharma/food/cosmetics packaging is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage change controls and assess changes related to primary packaging materials.
• Evaluate suitability and functionality of new packaging materials.
• Provide packaging materials expertise and maintain documentation.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and variations.
• Coordinate quality requirements, specifications, and test runs.

Skills

Strong project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to work under pressure

Can-do attitude

Fluency in Finnish and English

Education

University degree in packaging materials or related field

Job description

As Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing primary packaging materials within your area of responsibility. The position can be based in Espoo, Turku or Salo, with the possibility of hybrid working and will report to Tero Löytänä, Head of Primary Packaging Materials & Cleaning Validation. The position is fixed-term until 31 December 2028.

Your key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities and activities include:

• Managing change controls and assessing changes related to primary packaging materials
• Evaluating the suitability and functionality of new primary packaging materials
• Providing expertise on primary packaging materials and managing related documentation
• Contributing to marketing authorisation applications and variations
• Managing quality requirements and specifications for primary packaging materials
• Planning test runs

What we offer

We offer a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues and the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Orion’s work to improve the well-being of patients and customers. We also offer opportunities to develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities in an inspiring and motivating work community.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

• University degree in a relevant field, preferably related to packaging materials
• Strong project management skills and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects and to ensure they are completed on time
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and engage others in achieving shared objectives
• Ability to work under pressure and to coordinate and prioritise multiple tasks
• A can-do attitude coupled with excellent collaboration skills
• Fluency in Finnish and English
• Previous experience or knowledge of the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics or packaging industry is considered an advantage and will help you to succeed in the role.

You are proactive, self-motivated and committed to achieving agreed objectives in line with Orion’s values. You keep your expertise up to date and communicate clearly with different stakeholders. A collaborative mindset and willingness to continuously improve will help you succeed in the role.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

The Primary Packaging Materials & Cleaning Validation department, part of Commercial Product Development and Lifecycle Management (CPD&LCM), is responsible for managing the primary packaging materials used in Orion’s product portfolio. The department is also responsible for cleaning validation at Orion’s manufacturing and packaging sites.

About us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.