Expert Engineering (m/f/d)

Novartis AG; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 235,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG in Schaftenau, Austria is seeking an Expert Engineering within the Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD) team to drive development and lifecycle management of parenteral combination products, including autoinjector integration and device components.

You will collaborate in cross-functional teams, ensure design control compliance, support audits, and contribute to delivering robust, high-quality delivery systems for clinical and commercial use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in medical device or combination product development.
• Experience in developing plastic and metal components; tolerance analysis, modelling and testing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical development and lifecycle management in cross-functional teams.
• Responsible for device parts of an autoinjector and system integration with prefilled syringes.
• Support device design development following design control and regulatory framework.
• Ensure components meet quality for clinical trials and production.
• Support audits and respond to health authority questions.

Skills

English fluency

German helpful

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor, Master or PhD in engineering

Job description

Summary

Location: Schaftenau, Austria #onsite

Role Purpose

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Combination Product Development with a brand new device? Do you want to be part of a team of talented and passionate engineers and scientists who are responsible for the development of parenteral combination products to ensure that our delivery systems fulfil the highest customer expectations? If yes, then this is the opportunity for you! The Device Technology Solution Center is seeking an Expert Engineering within the Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD) department in Schaftenau, Austria.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver technical development and life-cycle management in cross-functional teams for easy-to-use, safe and robust products.
• Responsible for device constituent parts of an autoinjector, the system integration of prefilled syringes together with the autoinjector into a combination product and timely delivery of technical aspects of one or more projects as well as LCM of commercial products.
• Support device design development following the design control process and applicable regulatory framework
• Ensure components are delivered and controlled to the required quality for clinical trials and commercial production.
• Support internal & external audits on medical devices related matters and provide input to health authority questions.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in engineering or equivalent
• Preferably 2+ years of experience working in development of medical device and/or combination products; preferred in pharmaceutical area or similar. Less Experienced applicants could be considered under certain circumstances within another lower job band as Expert Engineering.
• Experience in developing plastic and metal components; tolerance analysis, modelling and testing
• Excellent skills in English, verbal and written. German language skills are of advantage
• Autonomous and independent working style with interest to work in medical device development and life cycle management projects.
• Ability to interact with cross functional team in matrix organization.

Adjustments For Applicants With Disabilities

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Benefits & Rewards

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 60,978 to € 96,200

The base 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.

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 minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.

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

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