Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Ensure state-of-the-art technical design solutions for commercial, secondary & tertiary packaging and labeling by target-oriented management of internal & external resources.
• 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 for registration of medical device/combination products and provide input to health authority questions.

Essential Requirements:

• Technical degree in Engineering, material science or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of Experience in the Pharmaceutical Environment or Medical Devices.
• Knowledge on drug device combination products and associated processes.
• Experienced in packaging design development.
• Independent working style and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in English verbal and written/ German beneficial.

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 € 65,605.54 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: Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally: https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards