Senior Packaging Technician / Senior Packaging Technicienne

Senior Packaging Technician

The 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 involves performing primary and secondary packaging, operating packaging and labeling systems, supporting documentation and SAP transactions, and coordinating routine technical tasks within assigned studies. Additionally, the Senior Packaging Technician serves as an experienced technical point of contact for day-to-day packaging activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Packaging Operations
  • Performs primary packaging of clinical studies according to internal specifications, SOPs, and batch records.
  • Performs secondary packaging of clinical studies according to internal specifications, SOPs, and batch records.
  • Supplies ordered study material to the corresponding packaging rooms and prepares materials in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
  • Operates packaging and labeling systems in support of clinical packaging activities.
• Technical Coordination
  • Trains and supports new technicians during onboarding and routine operations.
  • Performs administrative work related to packaging orders and clinical packaging activities.
  • Escalates problems directly to the supervisor or manager as required.
  • Coordinates the execution of bottle filling, labeling, and packaging activities for clinical studies.
  • Oversees compliance-related aspects of packaging orders and serves as a technical point of contact for technicians assigned to individual studies.
  • Performs cleaning verification for equipment and rooms and completes final cleaning verification at study closeout.
  • Executes SAP transactions related to packaging activities.
  • Prepares GMP documentation, including required photographs, and creates batch notes or comments as applicable.
  • Reviews and coordinates Packaging Technicians’ activities within the assigned area.
  • Supports the transfer of cold materials as required during daily operations.
  • Ensures study completion and hands over completed studies to the supervisor.
• Routine Operational Tasks
  • Performs or coordinates routine tasks such as scale adjustments, deionized water flushes, and replenishment of consumables to support operational readiness.
  • Provides day-to-day operational support to ensure readiness of packaging rooms, equipment, and materials.
  • Supports the Packaging Compliance Support team with batch pre- and post-execution reviews.
• Documentation & Systems
  • Assists in document preparation, control, and process improvement for packaging activities.
  • Uses SAP, Word, and Excel for documentation and operational support, including the accurate completion of electronic logs.
  • Ensures accurate and compliant use of SAP for clinical packaging processes.
• Compliance & EHS
  • Performs all activities in compliance with applicable SOPs, company policies, and GMP/GDP/EHS requirements.
  • Documents activities in accordance with internal GDP requirements.
  • Conducts blinding checks in accordance with SOP requirements.

Your Profile

• Completed apprenticeship, preferably in a life sciences-related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, clinical packaging, or a comparable GMP-regulated environment.
• Good understanding of GMP, GDP, and EHS requirements relevant to packaging operations.
• English language proficiency at B1/B2 level or above.
• Hands-on experience with packaging and labeling equipment and routine operational support activities.
• Experience with documentation practices, batch records, and accurate recording of operational activities.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to train and support other technicians and to serve as a technical point of contact for assigned studies.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while following procedures and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates strong ethics, compliance, and quality mindset.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset in day-to-day operations and supports the implementation of procedural changes.

THE COMPANY

Our company is a leading biopharmaceutical firm employing over 1,000 professionals across three sites in Switzerland, with the headquarters located in Lucerne. At our Zurich site, we operate a global innovation and development hub while manufacturing medicines for international clinical trials and conducting forensic laboratory work in Schachen (Canton Lucerne). Annually, we carry out around 40 clinical trials in Switzerland, focusing on therapeutic areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, cardiovascular, and cardiometabolic diseases. We also maintain a wide portfolio of vaccines for the prevention of diseases in various age groups and are recognized as a leader in veterinary medicine. Furthermore, we take our community responsibilities seriously, having engaged in initiatives like “Trendtage Gesundheit Luzern” and “Alliance Health Competence” for many years.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe,” reflecting our commitment to our employees and the surrounding community.

Our 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 studies. The site also houses one of our global forensic laboratories, where we meticulously monitor our products throughout the supply chain to ensure security and safety for our patients.

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