Senior Expert Engineering Device Development

Novartis AG; Osterreich; Hybrid; PEN 245,000 - 455,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Parental leave (14 weeks)

Job summary

Novartis AG in Austria is seeking a Senior Expert Engineering in the Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD) team in Schaftenau. You will lead technical development and lifecycle management for autoinjector components and integrated combination products, working with cross-functional teams to ensure quality from development to market.

The role emphasizes design control, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with internal and external audits, with competitive benefits and hybrid working

Qualifications

• Bachelor, Master or PhD in engineering or equivalent.
• Excellent English; German is a plus.
• Autonomous, independent working style with interest in medical device development and life cycle management projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical development and life-cycle management in cross-functional teams for safe and robust products.
• Manage device constituent parts of an autoinjector and integration with prefilled syringes into a combination product.
• Support design development following design control processes and regulatory framework.
• Ensure components meet quality requirements for clinical trials and production.
• Support audits and address health authority questions.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent working style

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor, Master or PhD in engineering or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Location: Schaftenau, Austria

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 a Senior Expert Engineering within the Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD) department in Schaftenau, Austria.

About The Role

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 5+ years of experience working in development of medical device and/or combination products; preferred in pharmaceutical area or similar.
• 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.

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: € 63.400 to € 117.800

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.

You’ll Receive

You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

In addition to a market-competitive base salary, we offer an attractive incentive program, a modern company pension scheme, childcare facilities, learning and development opportunities as well as worldwide career possibilities within the Novartis group. In accordance with Austrian law, we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement. For this position the minimum salary is € 65,605.54 a year (on a full-time basis). The actual salary will be significantly higher, as we strive to maintain a competitive position in the market and consider your previous experience, qualifications and individual competencies.

Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

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

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.

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:

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