Packaging Engineer

Freelance Opportunity – Packaging Engineer | Pharma | Italy (Hybrid)

We are supporting a leading global pharmaceutical company in identifying a Packaging Engineer for a contract role (maternity leave cover) within their Global Device & Packaging Unit. Location: Anagni, Italy (Hybrid – approx. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote) Duration: 6–9 months Contract: Freelance Consultant Workload: Full-time (flexible up to 75% for the right candidate) Travel:

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview:

This is a senior-level role combining technical packaging expertise and project management. You will support new product implementations (CMC), lifecycle management (LCM) activities, and packaging innovation within a global pharmaceutical environment.

Key Responsibilities: - Define and recommend primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems and materials - Develop protocols and manage packaging testing and transport qualification activities - Act as technical SME for packaging requirements across projects and stakeholders - Lead packaging-related project activities from development through to commercialisation - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, USP, ASTM, ISTA, etc.) - Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, QA, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, and external suppliers - Support packaging documentation, SOPs, and internal systems - Contribute to automation and innovation initiatives at site level

Requirements: - ~5 years’ experience in packaging engineering (flexible for strong candidates with 3+ years) - Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging materials and performance - Understanding of packaging regulations and testing standards - Experience in technical documentation and project management - Exposure to validation, qualification, or equipment start-up is a plus - Excellent English communication skills; Italian is a plus but not mandatory