Senior Packaging Engineer – Technical Services

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Packaging Engineer to join the Technical Services / Manufacturing Science team for an international life‑sciences company. Based in Basel, you will provide expert technical support for externally manufactured products, ensuring quality, compliance and robust processes across a global network.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge on packaging processes, materials and design.
• Represent Technical Services in cross‑functional and joint process teams.
• Ensure compliance with global standards, regulatory requirements and GMP guidelines.
• Manage change‑control activities and review manufacturing documentation (SOPs, master batch records, process instructions).
• Prepare technical reports, process performance updates and project status.
• Conduct site visits to external partners, assess capabilities and resolve technical issues.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives based on data analysis.
• Support Annual Product Reviews, regulatory submissions, inspections and audits.
• Lead or support product transfers, tech transfers and new product introductions.
• Act as primary technical contact for assigned external manufacturing partners.

Required profile

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Packaging Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience in technical services, manufacturing science or packaging technologies.
• Strong project‑management, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Packaging processes, materials and design
• GMP compliance and quality systems
• Process validation and monitoring
• Change control management
• Statistical analysis for problem solving
• Technical transfer and product lifecycle management
• Manufacturing documentation (SOPs, master batch records, process instructions)
• Regulatory submission preparation