Device & Packaging Senior Expert Engineer

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Discipline
Medical technology engineer
Region
Basel-City, Basel (BS)
Client
Pharmaceutical development
Advertised on
30.10.2026

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Supports the technical development of packaging and drug delivery systems for oral drugs, from early phase through commercialization and production scale-up.

Your tasks

  • Support project planning and definition of product requirements for packaging and drug delivery systems
  • Monitor and challenge technical development, test and verification work with external partners
  • Provide primary packaging and device expertise in cross-functional drug product teams
  • Support manufacturing of clinical material and production scale-up
  • Support regulatory dossier development, review and submission
  • Lead risk management activities and manage Human Factors Engineering
  • Author technical documentation and ensure a high-quality Design History File

What you bring

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
  • At least 7 years experience supporting or leading pharmaceutical packaging or drug delivery device development
  • Fluency in English required; German/French proficiency advantageous
  • Understanding of medical device regulations (FDA 21CFR 820, EU Medical Device Directive, EU Medical Device Regulation)
  • Experience in product design, design for manufacture, test and verification
  • General understanding of Human Factors Engineering and risk management processes

Conditions

  • Workload: 100 %
  • Work model: On site
  • Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

What to expect

  • 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
  • Onsite in Basel

Technologies

  • FDA 21CFR 820
  • EU Medical Device Directive
  • EU Medical Device Regulation

How to apply

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