Senior Container Closure Expert (PFS / Cartridges)
Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-RGAZY
- Discipline
- Medical technology engineer
- Region
- Basel-City, Basel (BS)
- Client
- Pharmaceutical development
- Advertised on
- 14.10.2026
This role leads engineering and technical strategy for primary container closure systems used in drug delivery devices, such as prefilled syringes and cartridges, within a pharmaceutical development environment.
Your tasks
- Act as technical lead and subject matter expert for combination products and medical devices from development to market
- Apply expertise in container materials and extractables/leachables profiles to define packaging specifications
- Develop and evaluate container closure design solutions for device integration and integrity
- Provide technical oversight to external partners on mechanical designs for combination products
- Lead technical investigations and root cause analysis for device and container issues
- Author design control documentation, conformity assessments and risk management documentation
What you bring
- University degree (BSc or MSc) in engineering or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and drug delivery device development in regulated environments
- Strong expertise in container closure systems, prefilled syringes and cartridges
- Experience in fill/finish technology including stoppering
- Knowledge of regulations and standards for combination products and medical devices
- Experience navigating Health Authority interactions and regulatory submissions
- Fluency in English required; German proficiency is a plus
Conditions
- Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it
What to expect
- 3–6 months interim, then a permanent position
Technologies
- ISO 13485
- 21 CFR 820
- ISO 14971
- 21 CFR 820.30
- 21 CFR Part 4
- ISO 11040
- ISO 11608
- USP
How to apply
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