Artwork Creation Manager

Background:

The Artwork Creation Manager is responsible for the timely and GMP-compliant implementation of artwork, text, and graphic elements for Printed Packaging Materials (PPM) across global requirements. This includes managing the PDF creation process according to technical specifications and the Roche Packaging Style Guide.

Serving as the key technical interface between internal teams and external service providers, the Artwork Creation Manager supports external partners throughout the creation process. The Artwork Management group operates within the Product Configuration & Execution Center of Excellence as part of the Product & Supply Chain Management (PTS) department.

Tasks & Responsibilities :

• Create PDFs for printed packaging materials (PPM) according to received manuscripts or annotated predecessor PDFs and the technical drawing by editing existing PDFs like folding boxes, foils, labels and leaflets creation of new PDFs for Launches, line extensions (folding boxes, foils, labels, Leaflets)
• Creating and editing of graphical templates, die cuts.
• Creation and maintenance of the tables and graphic standards for the graphic preparation of the print templates
• Close collaboration with the Product Configuration Manager (PCM) on all aspects related to on-time delivery, pro-active handling and solution finding in case of delay risk.
• Acts as SPOC for external artwork service providers and internal stakeholders (e.g. affiliates, internal packaging sites) and external packaging sites (via CMOs) for support related to PDF creation
• Manages file upload into PDF Library
• Content Sheet Creations in WebCenter
• Create, maintain and document text macros in the Text DB, where applicable or scripts in Chili
• Finalizing the goods for printing and providing the printing data to the print suppliers
• Complete the defined checklists according to GMP
• Archiving of relevant data of the task (GMP/non GMP)
• Maintenance of internal country specifications and graphic documentation
• Complaint management - Support / editing of Unplanned Events in QMS (Quality Management System)
• Stay in compliance with all relevant GMP regulations and apply rules of the Roche Style Guide the country-specific requirements the technical requirements of the packaging sites
• Manages regular Performance Review and drives Continuous Improvement

• In the case of proofreading, the Creation Manager controls the artwork of the printed packaging materials and considers the:

  ? prescribed quality requirements

  ? Monitoring of defined standards

  ? Control of texts and proofs

Must Haves:

• Education:Digital and Print Media Designer/ Graphic Designer
• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in pharma or a service provider environment.
• GMP Experience required? Education / Qualification in Labeling & Artwork Management (or related field)
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign. Solid experience with Artwork Verification Tools (e.g., GlobalVision, TVT / Text Verification Tool, Esko)
• Language Skills:Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Esko WebCenter
• German

What you will be offered:

• An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
• Central location in Basel
• Varied job profile
• Further training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team

If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Marianne Buser.

Basel-Stadt Print Media Designer Graphig Designer Labeling Artwork Management Adobe Adobe InDesign Global Vision GMP