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: FreelanceConsultant Workload: Full-time (flexible up to 75% for the right candidate)Travel: < 20% (mainly Europe – supplier SATs)Start Date: ASAPRole 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 levelRequirements: - ~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