Pharma Packaging Materials Development Lead

Orion Pharma; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Impactful work

Job summary

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

You will drive change control, evaluate new materials, and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory expectations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across our global operations to deliver robust packaging solutions that support patient well-being

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional

Prioritization

Communication

Finnish fluency

English fluency

Pharma packaging

Education

Degree in packaging materials

Job description

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

You will drive change control, evaluate new materials, and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory expectations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across our global operations to deliver robust packaging solutions that support patient well-being