Corporate Packaging, Artwork & Product Data Manager

Fidia Pharma GmbH; Abano Terme; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective Bonus

Welfare program

Company canteen

Job summary

Fidia Pharma GmbH is seeking a Corporate Packaging, Artwork & Product Data Manager to govern packaging components, artwork lifecycle and product data across manufacturing sites. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure regulatory compliance globally.

The role requires 8–10 years in Supply Chain, Master Data, Packaging Operations or Serialization, with experience in a matrix organization and English proficiency. Permanent contract with competitive salary and incentives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management or equivalent.
• Experience in packaging operations, artwork management or serialization is required.
• Strong English communication and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end governance of packaging artwork and technical packaging specifications.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, QA, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Drive digital Artwork Management systems integrated with SAP and PLM.
• Manage serialization and traceability across sites and CMOs.
• Oversee packaging regulatory compliance (PPWR, CONAI, labeling) and customs processes.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting and monitor capacity, inventory and material flows.
• Drive SAP process harmonization and IT collaboration for digital transformation.
• Define and monitor KPIs; optimize supply chain and logistics processes.

Education

Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint Care, Eye Care, Skin Care, Specialty Care, Health&Wellness Care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.

To strengthen the Corporate Operations Team at Fidia’s headquarters, we are recruiting a

Corporate Packaging, Artwork & Product Data Manager

The role will be responsible for the end-to-end governance of packaging components, the artwork lifecycle, serialization, product master data and packaging regulatory compliance across all Fidia manufacturing sites, while leading a multidisciplinary team.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead the lifecycle management of packaging artwork and technical packaging specifications, including coordination of artwork creation, revision, approval and implementation processes.
• Maintain alignment between Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.
• Drive the implementation of digital Artwork Management systems integrated with SAP and PLM platforms.
• Manage serialization and traceability, including country-specific requirements, related packaging changes and master data; support manufacturing sites and CMOs with deployment.
• Lead packaging regulatory compliance, including PPWR, CONAI, environmental labeling, supplier declarations, technical dossiers and compliance records; oversee the governance of import and export flows, ensuring operational efficiency and full compliance with applicable customs and international trade requirements.
• Coordinate budgeting and operational forecasting; monitor capacity utilization, inventory, warehouse efficiency and material flows across manufacturing sites.
• Drive SAP process harmonization and standardization within Corporate Operations, collaborating with IT on system integration and digital transformation initiatives.
• Define and monitor operational and logistics KPIs; optimize supply chain and logistics processes, reduce complexity, and ensure timely, accurate performance reporting aligned with corporate strategy.
• Support new operational models and workflows for products and business initiatives and facilitate alignment across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and IT.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of proven experience across Supply Chain, Master Data, Packaging Operations, Artwork Management or Serialization, including 2–5 years in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry.
• Experience working in complex matrix organizations, including manufacturers and organizations that work with CMO, alongside project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP and Product Master Data processes. Familiarity with SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA, PLM systems, Artwork Management Systems and serialization platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of packaging sustainability regulations, including PPWR and CONAI is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Strong communication skills, ability to plan and organize and coaching approach.

Our offer:

• Permanent contract.
• Salary between € 56.000 and € 70.000 and short-term incentives based on the achievement of objectives.
• Collective Bonus and company Welfare.

In Fidia you will have unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices and opportunities for professional development through participation in internal job posting processes, pension fund with company integration and health fund, merit review and referral programs, company canteen, staff discounts and access to the flu vaccination campaign.

Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions.

All people from the status of candidate to that of employee and throughout the duration of their employment relationship are entitled to the same opportunities and protections regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, migration background, religion, nationality, age.

All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department.