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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: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr