Senior Packaging Technician, Operations (m/f/d)

ppThe Senior Packaging Technician is responsible for independently executing clinical packaging activities in compliance with internal specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), batch records and applicable Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)/ Good Documentation Practice (GDP) and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requirements. This role performs primary and secondary packaging, operates packaging and labelling systems, supports documentation and SAP transactions, coordinates routine technical tasks within assigned studies and serves as an experienced technical point of contact for day-to-day packaging activities. /ph3Key Responsibilities: /h3ollipClinical Packaging Operations /ppPerforms primary packaging of clinical studies according to internal specifications, SOPs and batch records. /ppPerforms secondary packaging of clinical studies according to internal specifications, SOPs and batch records. /ppSupplies ordered study material to the corresponding packaging rooms and prepares materials in accordance with the relevant SOPs. /ppOperates packaging and labelling systems in support of clinical packaging activities. /p /lilipTechnical Coordination /ppTrains and supports new technicians during onboarding and routine operations. /ppPerforms administrative work related to packaging orders and clinical packaging activities. /ppEscalates problems directly to the supervisor or manager as required. /ppCoordinates the execution of bottle filling, labelling and packaging activities for clinical studies. /ppOversees compliance-related aspects of packaging orders and serves as a technical point of contact for technicians assigned to individual studies. /ppPerforms cleaning verification for equipment and rooms and completes final cleaning verification at study closeout. /ppExecutes SAP transactions related to packaging activities. /ppPrepares GMP documentation, including required photographs, and creates batch notes or comments as applicable. /ppReviews and coordinates Packaging Technicians’ activities within the assigned area. /ppSupports the transfer of cold materials as required during daily operations. /ppEnsures study completion and hands over completed studies to the supervisor. /p /lilipRoutine Operational Tasks /ppPerforms or coordinates routine tasks such as scale adjustments, deionized water flushes, and replenishment of consumables to support operational readiness. /ppProvides day-to-day operational support to ensure readiness of packaging rooms, equipment and materials. /ppSupports the Packaging Compliance Support team with batch pre- and post-execution reviews. /p /lilipDocumentation Systems /ppAssists in document preparation, control and process improvement for packaging activities. /ppUses SAP, Word and Excel for documentation and operational support, including the accurate completion of electronic logs. /ppEnsures accurate and compliant use of SAP for clinical packaging processes. /p /lilipCompliance EHS /ppPerforms all activities in compliance with applicable SOPs, company policies, and GMP/GDP/EHS requirements. /ppDocuments activities in accordance with internal GDP requirements. /ppConducts blinding checks in accordance with SOP requirements. /p /li /olh3Required Skills: /h3ulliAseptic Operations /liliAseptic Operations /liliBiological Sciences /liliCleanroom Gowning /liliComputer Literacy /liliGMP Compliance /liliGMP Documentation /liliGMP Training /liliLanguage Assessments /liliLegal Document Preparation /liliLife Science /liliMaster Batch Records /liliOperations Support /liliPackaging Management /liliPackaging Processes /liliPharmaceutical Manufacturing /liliProcess Improvements /liliProduction Scheduling /liliSafety Compliance /liliSAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) /liliSAP Governance Risk and Compliance (SAP GRC) /liliSAP Quality Management (QM) /liliStandard Operating Procedure (SOP) Writing /liliTeamwork /liliUnion Experience /lili{+ 1 more} /li /ulh3Your Profile: /h3ulliCompleted apprenticeship, preferably in a life sciences-related field. /liliAt least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical packaging, or a comparable GMP-regulated environment. /liliGood understanding of GMP, GDP and EHS requirements relevant to packaging operations. /liliEnglish language proficiency at B1/ B2 level or above. /liliHands‑on experience with packaging and labelling equipment and routine operational support activities. /liliExperience with documentation practices, batch records and accurate recording of operational activities. /liliProficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel. /liliAbility to train and support other technicians and to serve as a technical point of contact for assigned studies. /liliReliable, detail‑oriented and able to work independently while following procedures and compliance requirements. /liliDemonstrates strong ethics, compliance and quality mindset. /liliStrong team player with a collaborative mindset. /liliDemonstrates a continuous improvement mindset in day‑to‑day operations and supports the implementation of procedural changes. /li /ulh3THE COMPANY /h3pOur Company is a leading biopharmaceutical company employing over 1,000 people in Switzerland at three sites. The company’s headquarters are in Lucerne. At the site in Zurich, the company operates a global innovation and development hub. In addition, we manufacture medicines for global clinical trials and operate a forensic laboratory in Schachen (Canton Lucerne). We conduct around 40 clinical trials annually in Switzerland. The main therapeutic areas include oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and cardiometabolic diseases. We also have a broad portfolio of vaccines for the prevention of diseases in children, adolescents, and adults and we are one of the leading companies in veterinary medicine. Furthermore, we take our responsibility to the local community seriously and have been involved for many years in initiatives such as the «Trendtage Gesundheit Luzern» and the «Alliance Health Competence». We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us. /ppOur Werthenstein BioPharma site in Schachen is where we conduct cutting‑edge research, develop and analyze new biological agents and supply clinical trial products for global clinical studies. The site is also home to one of our global forensic laboratories where we carefully monitor our products through the supply chain to ensure security and safety for our patients. /ppEmployee Status: Regular /ppRelocation: No relocation /ppVISA Sponsorship: No /ppTravel Requirements: No Travel Required /ppFlexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable /ppShift: Not Indicated /ppValid Driving License: No /ppHazardous Material(s): Yes /ppJob Posting End Date: 08/13/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr