Senior Expert Engineering

Summary

Getting people the medicines they need is a series of complex challenges that can only be overcome with curiosity, determination and the support of a strong, united team. Join us and you can be part of the packaging and device development team and give a strong contribution to the implementation of sustainable packaging for medical device and combination products thus having an impact on patients and customers around the globe! The Development Team is guided by our purpose: to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives. To do this, we are optimizing and strengthening our processes and ways of working. We are investing in new technologies and building specific therapeutic area and platform depth and capabilities – all to bring our medicines to patients even faster. Our world-class Global Clinical Supply Organization is able to deliver the right drug to the right patient at the right time. We collaborate with other Novartis groups to support clinical trials around the world to meet the needs of our patients. We are seeking key talent, like you, to join us and help give people with disease and their families a brighter future to look forward to. Apply today and welcome to where we thrive together!

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and run packaging design for secondary & tertiary packaging activities (incl. labelling) in global cross functional teams to launch new products and redesign on market products.
• Lead packaging design projects for technology platforms and manage collaboration with involved functions to ensure successful outcome.
• Support definition of secondary & tertiary packaging technology, labelling strategy and roadmap.
• Responsible for design and deployment of standards in materials, formats, and processes.
• Support development activities including to technology landscaping and change control.
• Disseminate knowledge & awareness of packaging technology within wider organization
• Drive preparation of the function related documents (sections) for registration of medical device/combination products

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience in packaging development preferably in the pharmaceuticals or medical device industry or
• Master degree in Material Science, Engineering or related field with previous knowledge in packaging development
• Excellent communication skills, team player and curious mindset
• Ability to think innovatively to find solutions to unmet customer needs
• Fluent English

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous experience in medical device or combination products, knowledge of  Design Control processes
• Conversational German

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?

Benefits and rewards: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:

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. Level 4: 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 €60212.18/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.

If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to 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.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

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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?

Join our Novartis Network: Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up: