Packaging Engineer

Freelance Opportunity – Packaging Engineer | Pharma | Italy (Hybrid)

Location:

Anagni, Italy (Hybrid – approx. 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration: 6–9 months

Contract:

Freelance Consultant
Workload:
Full-time (flexible up to 75% for the right candidate)
Travel:

Start Date:

ASAP

Role 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 level
Requirements   ~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.

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