Lead Packaging Renovation & Sustainability Expert

Novartis Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Lead Packaging Renovation & Sustainability Expert in India. The role involves developing new packaging formats, managing projects aligned with Sandoz objectives, and collaborating with suppliers. Candidates should have a degree in Packaging Technology and at least 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging solutions. Benefits include flexible working and opportunities for learning and development. Travel is required.
Job Description Summary
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Job Purpose:

This individual will join a rapidly growing company that prides itself on offering Generic and Biosimilar brands all over the world, focused on the development of existing and new packaging products, aligned with the Sandoz objectives

Job Description

Your Key Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Work with a multinational team to create & develop new Packaging formats. From scratch to definitive technical specs
• Initiate and implement packaging projects that are aligned with Sandoz objectives
• To proactively work with suppliers to ensure packaging performance, also preventing and managing technical issues on existing packaging solutions
• To support Product Managers, Sites, Quality and Regulatory with the management of Packaging suppliers
• Identify optimization projects. Develop and implement global plans to achieve packaging KPIs such as the percentage of recycled content, eco-design, bioplastics to adhere to future regulatory environments
• He/she has expertise in Shipping Verification procedures. Indispensable great knowledge of creation/update of SOPs
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Artioscad, Capepack, etc
• Valuable knowledge and lab equipment and use of it
• Willing to travel

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential Requirements:
• Holds an University degree in Packaging Technology (or equivalent)
• Brings a minimum of 10 years of experience in developing Pharma packaging solutions
• Solid experience in all packaging materials mainly thermo-forming, flexible laminates, glass, injection molding and carton

You’ll receive:

Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Include flexible working, learning and development opportunities as well.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

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Skills Desired
Applied Statistics, Applied Statistics, Assembly Language, Back-End Development, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Design Development, Electronic Components, General Hse Knowledge , Incentive Program, Including Gdp, Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Leadership, Manufacturing Process, Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Technologies, Npd (New Product Development), Process and Cleaning Validation, Process Control, R&D (Research And Development), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Software Development, Software Engineering {+ 1 more}