Senior Documentation Engineer - Primary Packaging & Medical Devices | Senior Documentation Engineer - Primary Packaging & Medical Devices

Hays (Schweiz) AG

Bern, BE, Switzerland
Published Nov 27, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Senior Documentation Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance and documentation integrity for primary packaging materials, medical devices, and combination products within a dynamic pharmaceutical setting. A core function involves maintaining and updating Design History Files (DHF) for legacy products and strictly adhering to critical regulatory standards, including ISO 13485, 21CFR820, and the EU MDR. Day-to-day tasks involve creating, reviewing, and approving essential Design Control documents, such as verification/validation protocols and comprehensive risk management plans. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, QA, and Manufacturing teams to manage design changes and compliance projects effectively. This role requires a strong scientific background in drug delivery systems and profound experience in medical device development, offering a chance to contribute to strategically vital projects focused on continuous product lifecycle improvement.

Required Skills

Education

Scientific background related to Primary Packaging and Drug Delivery Systems

Experience

  • Profound experience in medical device development within the pharmaceutical environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of Change Control, Post-Market Surveillance, and CAPA processes.
  • Proven experience in Lifecycle Management and continuous improvement of existing products.
  • Professional experience in Design Control Documentation, Risk Management, and SOP creation.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role is offered on a freelance or temporary fixed-term contract basis for a specific project. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Immediate start is preferred.