REQ-10083024
Sep 01, 2026
Austria

Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Location: Schaftenau, Austria

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in Combination Product Development with a brand new device? Do you want to be part of a team of talented and passionate engineers and scientists who are responsible for the development of parenteral combination products to ensure that our delivery systems fulfil the highest customer expectations? If yes, then this is the opportunity for you! The Device Technology Solution Center is seeking a Senior Expert Engineering within the Global Device and Packaging Development (GDPD) department in Schaftenau, Austria.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver technical development and life-cycle management in cross-functional teams for easy-to-use, safe and robust products.
  • Responsible for device constituent parts of an autoinjector, the system integration of prefilled syringes together with the autoinjector into a combination product and timely delivery of technical aspects of one or more projects as well as LCM of commercial products.
  • Support device design development following the design control process and applicable regulatory framework.
  • Ensure components are delivered and controlled to the required quality for clinical trials and commercial production.
  • Support internal & external audits on medical devices related matters and provide input to health authority questions.

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor, Master or PhD degree in engineering or equivalent.
  • Preferably 5+ years of experience working in development of medical device and/or combination products; preferred in pharmaceutical area or similar.
  • Experience in developing plastic and metal components; tolerance analysis, modelling and testing.
  • Excellent skills in English, verbal and written. German language skills are of advantage.
  • Autonomous and independent working style with interest to work in medical device development and life cycle management projects.
  • Ability to interact with cross functional team in matrix organization.

Rewards 

At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen. 

The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave. 

Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 

  • Austria: EUR 66.918,00 - 117.800,00 EUR Annual

The salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.  

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Further details will be provided during the application process.  

Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics. 

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf  

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.  

Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities: If because of a medical condition, physical disability or a neurodiverse condition you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please reach out to disabilities.austria@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request as well as your contact information. The support which we can provide will include advice on suitable positions as well as guidance at all stages of the application process. Austrian law provides candidates the opportunity to involve the local disability representative, Behindertenvertrauensperson (BVP), in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph: 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

 
 

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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€66,918.00 - €117,800.00
Development
Development
Austria
Schaftenau
Research & Development
Full time
Regular
No
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REQ-10083024

Senior Expert Engineering Device development (f/m/d)

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