Packaging Engineer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Packaging Engineer on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical company for a maternity leave cover. In this role, you will act as the EU-based above-site Packaging Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME). You will manage Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) activities, including all documentation requirements for packaging operations across the company's global footprint, with a strong focus on EU and Rest of World (ROW) markets.

Job Title: Packaging Engineer (Contractor) – Maternity Leave Cover

Location: Zurich Area, Switzerland (On-site)

Contract Duration: November 2, 2026 – December 31, 2027 (~14 months)

Employment Type: Temporary Contract via Randstad (Full-time)

Key Responsibilities & Scope:

• Manage CMO activities and ensure full compliance with the documentation requirements of packaging operations.

• Develop, review, and approve new and modified technical profile drawings and purchasing/release specifications.

• Qualify packaging components on packaging equipment.

• Support the team in substantiating and qualifying alternate component substrates, suppliers, and processes to mitigate supply risks.

• Lead or own change control, non-conformances, and CAPA activities in collaboration with Quality and Global Labeling Operations.

• Manage the implementation of platform (harmonization/standardization) components and bill of materials.

• Facilitate template inclusion of regulatory (e.g., serialization) and global corporate standard labeling requirements (e.g., authentication).

• Manage commercial products in the Biologics, Synthetic, and Oncology portfolios, packaged within internal networks and approved CMOs globally.

• Achieve tactical deliverables with little to no supervision while understanding the strategic impact.

Technical & Functional Expertise:

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cGMP packaging.

• Expertise in technical specifications, profile drawing development, review, and approval.

• Strong background in Packaging Process Validation.

• Proficient in managing quality documentation systems (experience with Trackwise is a MUST for change control, deviation/investigation, and CAPA initiation, review, and approval).

Requirements & Technical Expertise:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering-related field; Packaging Engineers preferred.

• Experience: 2+ years of pharmaceutical experience (or equivalent).

• Compliance: Strong knowledge of cGMP documentation requirements.

• Systems: Knowledge and experienced use of electronic documentation systems, specifically Trackwise, is mandatory.

• Language: Fluent in English.

• Soft Skills: Strong technical, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Must be a team player who can manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Agility: Demonstrated change agility and resilience; ability to work across time zones in a matrix organization and build strong relationships with internal cross-functional teams and external technical experts at CMOs.