Principal Device Engineer - Drug Delivery; Combination Products

Principal Device Engineer - Drug Delivery (Combination Products)
The Position

As Device Technology Lead, you will drive the technology development of drug delivery platforms for parenteral application systems. Combining deep engineering expertise with a strong patient‑centric mindset, you will shape cutting‑edge solutions that create meaningful value through innovation. Join our team and help advance the next generation of device technologies.

This position can be filled in Ingelheim or Biberach

• In this role, you will lead the technological development of drug delivery platforms for subcutaneous and/or ocular applications with a key focus on container closure system integration (PFS, cartridges).
• Bridge formulation requirements and mechanical/device performance to ensure an adequate system level definition in accordance with design controls
• You will contribute significantly to the evolving device portfolio and address complex technological challenges such as particle controls or sterilization integrity to develop benchmark solutions and accelerate time to market.
• As Device Technology Lead, you will drive change in serve as the key point of contact within a complex, highly focused and matrix-driven product development environment.
• Leveraging your expertise, you will lead cross‑functional networks matrix teams with internal and external stakeholders to drive change and accelerate development activities.
• Provide technical guidance and risk assessment to support project decisions from development to product launch ensuring robustness and lifecycle sustainability.

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD or MD), master’s degree (e.g., MBA), or diploma in an engineering‑related discipline, combined with extensive industry experience in parenteral device development, ideally with knowledge in ocular delivery
• Broad expertise in regulatory requirements and technical standards for combination product development is preferred, particularly in 21 CFR Parts 4 and 820; ISO 623666; ;
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• Profound understanding of device design, primary container integration, evaluation and statistics is a must
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proven technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) or via mail:

Recruitment process:

Step 1:
Online application - The job posting is presumably online until June 14 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand. Applications up to "June 07 2026" are guaranteed to be considered.

Step 2:
Virtual meeting in the period from mid till end of June 2026.

Step 3:
On-site interviews beginning of July.

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: CV

Please submit your application documents in English.