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.
• Support 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.
• Ensure state-of-the-art technical design solutions (incl. feasibility studies, visualizations, and prototypes) for commercial, secondary & tertiary packaging and labelling by target-oriented management of internal & external resources (agencies, packaging & machine suppliers, Novartis sites).
• Support development activities including to technology landscaping and change control.
• Disseminate knowledge & awareness of packaging technology within wider organization and contribute to publications, presentations, and patents.
• Drive preparation of the function related documents (sections) for registration of medical device/combination products and provide input to health authority questions.

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.

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 € 59,781.96 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 disabilities.austria@novartis.com 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: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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