Drug Delivery Systems Engineer

About the job

Shape the next generation of drug delivery systems. Join a highly collaborative R&D environment in Bern and contribute your engineering expertise to the development of innovative Combination Products for respiratory, subcutaneous and intravenous therapies.

Drug Delivery Systems Engineer

Job description:

As a Scientist – Drug Delivery Systems Engineer, you will support the development and lifecycle management of Combination Products and drug delivery devices.

You will:

• Execute technical activities for drug delivery systems used in respiratory, subcutaneous and intravenous applications.
• Develop and maintain Design Control and Risk Management documentation.
• Support Combination Product projects within agreed timelines, quality requirements and cost targets.
• Contribute to the design, development, customization, specification, integration, qualification and optimization of drug delivery devices.
• Support technology transfer and the introduction of Combination Products and associated manufacturing processes.
• Independently plan, coordinate and monitor technical work packages and assigned activities.
• Investigate and resolve technical challenges using data, scientific expertise and sound engineering judgement.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across R&D, Technical Operations, Quality and Operations.
• Support seamless project handovers and the development of aligned technical strategies and concepts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulations, guidelines, standards and industry developments relating to Combination Products.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations for business, project and scientific questions.

About the customer:

Our client is a global biopharmaceutical organization focused on developing and delivering innovative therapies for patients with serious and rare diseases. At its established site in Bern, interdisciplinary teams across R&D, Engineering, Quality and Operations work together to advance complex pharmaceutical products from development through industrialization. The environment combines scientific excellence, strong quality standards and international collaboration, offering specialists the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, technically challenging projects with global impact.

Requirements:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Biomedical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or another closely related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry and/or a highly relevant academic environment.
• Strong scientific and technical knowledge of Combination Products and drug delivery systems.
• Practical experience with Design Controls and Risk Management.
• Experience working with relevant regulatory and quality standards for medical devices or Combination Products.
• Proven experience preparing technical and quality documentation supporting assessments and regulatory submissions.
• The ability to work independently, organize complex activities and take ownership of assigned topics.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Excellent communication skills in English.