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Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.\nHelp shape packaging processes that patients can rely on. As a Packaging Line Expert, you will bring deep technical and process expertise to the secondary packaging of ophthalmic products, helping ensure safe, compliant and reliable operations.\nYou will work closely with production and cross-functional teams to solve complex process challenges, strengthen process control and support qualification, validation and new product introductions. From investigating deviations and improving line performance to connecting packaging processes with digital, automation and traceability systems, your expertise will help build robust, inspection-ready operations and drive sustainable improvements on the shop floor.\nJob Description\nKey Responsibilities:\nServe as technical subject matter expert for secondary packaging processes, equipment and product formats.\nProvide front-line process support, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable execution of packaging operations.\nInvestigate deviations, complaints and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.\nSupport commissioning, qualification and validation activities, ensuring technically sound documentation and accurate shop-floor execution.\nDrive product transfers, format introductions and launches, translating process requirements into clear, executable packaging instructions.\nSupport manufacturing execution, serialization, traceability and automation systems, ensuring robust integration with packaging processes.\nAssess technical changes for process, equipment, digital systems, validation, training and documentation impacts.\nAnalyze process performance and drive sustainable improvements in quality, throughput, yield, changeovers and reliability.\nEssential Requirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or an equivalent scientific discipline.\nAt least three years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, manufacturing, engineering, validation, quality assurance or quality control.\nStrong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice requirements and pharmaceutical packaging processes.\nExperience investigating deviations, performing root-cause analysis and managing corrective and preventive actions and change controls.\nUnderstanding of validation principles, risk management, process monitoring and data analysis within regulated manufacturing environments.\nFluent English and fluency in the site’s local language.\nRewards\nAt Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.\nThe rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave.\nExpected Annual Base Salary Range for role: EUR 31,300-58,100.\nThe salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.\nIn addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. 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