Device Packaging Engineer

Cambridge - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Join us the future is ours to shape!

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path unique opportunities will present themselves both professionally and personally. Join us the future is ours to shape!

The Device Packaging Engineer will be Key Member of the Sandoz Device Development Centre Team with overall responsibility for medical device and combination product packaging specification design development and testing activities. They will represent specialist packaging area (SME) on Device Project Teams and delivers on key packaging project tasks within complex generics and biosimilar development workstreams.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

Knowledge of secondary and tertiary packaging materials designs and typical applications in pharmaceutical packaging in particular with relation to medical device and combination products
Experience of inputting into and writing packaging related sections of Design History File documentation (e.g PRD DIR Intended Use etc.)
Demonstrate understanding of best practices and regulatory requirements surrounding verification/validation of secondary packaging
Experience of producing technical drawings for in-house design concepts of folding boxes direct pack folding inlays and blister trays etc.
Experience of liaising with secondary packaging vendors and CMOs to develop designs and manufacture solutions
Provide expertise and input into device packaging manufacturing activities including DFM Risk Assessments and equipment suitability/ compatibility.
Interface with stakeholder groups from RA labelling artworks and manufacturing (internal and CMO) on project packaging deliverables
Shipping & transport packaging development & verification testing for medical/pharma products
Input into Quality events during development related to packaging e.g. Change controls CAPAs etc.
Contribute to the training and development of colleagues by acting as coach/mentor on packaging matters as appropriate

What youll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:

Proven track record (3 to 5 years) in development of packaging for medical devices and /or combination products within a pharmaceutical medical devices and/or combination products setting.
Ideally higher level qualification (additional experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification) in Science/Engineering or Product Design discipline
Knowledge and application of cGMP requirements Device and Combination Product requirements in major pharmaceutical markets (USA Europe)
Significant career examples working in matrix teams
Track record of goal-driven behaviour problem-solving ability to make pragmatic decisions readiness for new challenges
Given examples of working in complex projects involving MedTech products where candidate played a significant role
Experience of interfacing with MedTech CMOs and suppliers whilst representing a professional organisation. Ability to lead and control interactions to achieve desired outcomes

Youll receive:

Competitive salary Annual bonus Pension scheme Health insurance 24 days annual leave Flexible working arrangements Employee recognition scheme learning and development opportunities.

Why Sandoz

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz a leader in this sector provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100 countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities production sites new acquisitions and partnerships we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost high-quality medicines sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful flexible-hybrid careers where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

#Sandoz

Skills Desired

Design Engineering Industrial Engineering (Ie) Packaging Process Engineering

Required Experience:

Job Description SummaryJoin us the future is ours to shape!Job DescriptionSandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path unique opportunit...