Packaging Development Manager
Pubblicato il 22-10-2026 - Gr?nenthal in Como
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Packaging Development Manager Department: Global Operations & Production Job ID: 45158 Pay Range (full-time): EUR 55.000
- 68.000 Professional | Permanent | Full-time | On-Site Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future. What the job looks like Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
- Lead Packaging Experts team, overseeing the projects assigned to the team
- Lead the Packaging Experts team for integrations, new products and GMP-related changes, including technical assessments, qualification support and process validation.
- Acting as a key point of contact with customers and external stakeholders, translating requests into actionable technical requirements and communicating technical assessments
- Create and implement efficient workflows for new products, translating requirements into practical and reliable packaging solutions.
- Optimize existing processes and lead structured troubleshooting activities to support consistent line performance.
- Contribute to technology transfer projects, coordinating technical activities and reviewing the relevant documentation.
- Participate in change control processes and manage technical drawings throughout their lifecycle.
- Partner with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers to assess feasibility,
resolve technical issues and turn requirements into effective solutions.
- Lead process risk assessments using the applicable methodology and ensure robust and compliant outcomes.
- Identify and drive cost-saving and material-improvement opportunities to increase material performance and direct productivity. What you'll bring to the table To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:
- Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant scientific discipline.
- Experience in a comparable role, preferably within the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, or beverage industry.
- Knowledge of serialization and aggregation systems.
- A strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to move confidently from analysis to action. Our pay ranges are based on an objective, gender-neutral job evaluation system. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant education, skills, experience, certifications, geographic location, and business or organizational needs. Your compensation package will include a performance-based annual premio. Grünenthal offers equal employment opportunities. Recruitment will take place without distinction with regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability or other relevant categories. Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focussing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain. Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.