Development Manager, Primary Packaging Materials

About your role
As Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing primary packaging materials within your area of responsibility. The position can be based in Espoo, Turku or Salo, with the possibility of hybrid working and will report to Tero Löytänä, Head of Primary Packaging Materials & Cleaning Validation. The position is fixed-term until 31 December 2028.

Your key responsibilities
Your key responsibilities and activities include:

• Managing change controls and assessing changes related to primary packaging materials
• Evaluating the suitability and functionality of new primary packaging materials
• Providing expertise on primary packaging materials and managing related documentation
• Contributing to marketing authorisation applications and variations
• Managing quality requirements and specifications for primary packaging materials
• Planning test runs

What we offer
We offer a challenging field of work with excellent colleagues and the chance to do meaningful work and build the future of Orion. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to Orion’s work to improve the well-being of patients and customers. We also offer opportunities to develop your skills and take on greater responsibilities in an inspiring and motivating work community.

At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life.

Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/ .

Our expectations

• University degree in a relevant field, preferably related to packaging materials
• Strong project management skills and ability to take ownership of tasks/projects and to ensure they are completed on time
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and engage others in achieving shared objectives
• Ability to work under pressure and to coordinate and prioritise multiple tasks
• A can-do attitude coupled with excellent collaboration skills
• Fluency in Finnish and English
• Previous experience or knowledge of the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics or packaging industry is considered an advantage and will help you to succeed in the role.

You are proactive, self-motivated and committed to achieving agreed objectives in line with Orion’s values. You keep your expertise up to date and communicate clearly with different stakeholders. A collaborative mindset and willingness to continuously improve will help you succeed in the role.

How to apply and additional information
If this role sounds like the right opportunity for you, please submit your application by 18 October 2026.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Tero Löytänä, Head of Primary Packaging Materials & Cleaning Validation, on +358 50 966 7586. He is available on 9 October between 12.00 and 13.00 and on 13 October between 10.00 and 11.00.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Unit description
Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (Externally Sourced Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

The Primary Packaging Materials & Cleaning Validation department, part of Commercial Product Development and Lifecycle Management (CPD&LCM), is responsible for managing the primary packaging materials used in Orion’s product portfolio. The department is also responsible for cleaning validation at Orion’s manufacturing and packaging sites.