Packaging Line Expert

IT08 (FCRS = IT008) Novartis Farma S.p.A.; Torre Annunziata; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis Farma S.p.A. is seeking a Packaging Line Expert in Torre Annunziata, Italy to lead secondary packaging for ophthalmic products.

You will ensure safe, compliant operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex process challenges and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science, 3+ years in pharmaceutical packaging, strong GMP knowledge, and fluency in English and the local language.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
• Experience in pharmaceutical packaging processes.
• Experience investigating deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Understanding validation principles and risk management.
• Ability to monitor processes and analyze data in regulated environments.
• Fluent English and local language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for secondary packaging processes, equipment and product formats.
• Provide front-line process support ensuring safe, compliant execution of packaging operations.
• Investigate deviations and process issues, identify root causes and implement CAPAs.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities with proper documentation.
• Drive product transfers, format introductions and launches.
• Support serialization, traceability and automation system integration with packaging.
• Assess changes for impact on process, equipment and documentation.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Pharmaceutical packaging

Deviation investigation

Root cause analysis

Validation concepts

English proficiency

Local language fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or pharmaceutical science

Job description

Salary Range: €31,300.00 - €58,100.00 Job Description Summary #LI-Onsite Location: Torre Annunziata, Italy Relocation Support: This role is based in Torre Annunziata, Italy. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Help shape packaging processes that patients can rely on. As a Packaging Line Expert, you will bring deep technical and process expertise to the secondary packaging of ophthalmic products, helping ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations. You will work closely with production and cross-functional teams to solve complex process challenges, strengthen process control and support qualification, validation and new product introductions. From investigating deviations and improving line performance to connecting packaging processes with digital, automation and traceability systems, your expertise will help build robust, inspection-ready operations and drive sustainable improvements on the shop floor.

Job Description Deadline for applications: 25th November 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical subject matter expert for secondary packaging processes, equipment and product formats.
• Provide front-line process support, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable execution of packaging operations.
• Investigate deviations, complaints and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support commissioning, qualification and validation activities, ensuring technically sound documentation and accurate shop-floor execution.
• Drive product transfers, format introductions and launches, translating process requirements into clear, executable packaging instructions.
• Support manufacturing execution, serialization, traceability and automation systems, ensuring robust integration with packaging processes.
• Assess technical changes for process, equipment, digital systems, validation, training and documentation impacts.
• Analyze process performance and drive sustainable improvements in quality, throughput, yield, changeovers and reliability.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or an equivalent scientific discipline.
• At least three years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, manufacturing, engineering, validation, quality assurance or quality control.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and pharmaceutical packaging processes.
• Experience investigating deviations, performing root-cause analysis and managing corrective and preventive actions and change controls.
• Understanding of validation principles, risk management, process monitoring and data analysis within regulated manufacturing environments.
• Fluent English and fluency in the site’s local language.

Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.

We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.

In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 31,300-58,100.

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards

Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

Skills Desired

Data Analytics, Digital Literacy, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policy Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.