Job description
About the Role
We are looking for a Packaging Engineer to join the Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team working in a highly innovative clinical environment. You will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and packaging design of clinical study materials, including advanced therapies such as cell and gene therapies, across a global portfolio of approximately 300 ongoing clinical studies.
This is not a pure support role: you will own your compounds and studies, ensuring that packaging solutions are compliant, robust, and fit for purpose.
Key Responsibilities
Own and coordinate packaging activities for assigned clinical studies and compounds
Design packaging concepts and kits that meet regulatory, quality, and study-specific requirements
Coordinate and manage suppliers providing packaging materials, including implementation and follow-up
Work daily with dedicated management systems to manage packaging data, documentation, and processes
Perform end-to-end review and analysis of packaging processes to identify improvements and best ways to support the team
Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations for all packaging activities
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in a global clinical environment
Contribute as an active member of an 8-person MS&T team based in Beerse
Profile & Requirements
Engineering degree (or equivalent technical background)
4–6 years of relevant experience, ideally in:
Packaging design and development
Packaging processes in a GMP, pharmaceutical, or clinical environment
Proven experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and suppliers
Strong affinity with SAP and generally tech-savvy; comfortable working with specialized management systems
Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team
Language Skills
Fluent English (spoken and written) is mandatory
Dutch is highly preferred
Work Setup
Standard: ~1 day per week onsite in Beerse
Initial phase: 1–3 days per week onsite for onboarding and ramp-upHybrid model:
Why joining us?
Rapid growth: Amaris has doubled its workforce in Belgium in two years, providing numerous growth opportunities for employees.
Prestigious projects: Candidates will work with renowned clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and European institutions sectors on impactful missions.
International environment: An agile and dynamic structure promotes intrapreneurship and meritocracy, with international exposure at the heart of Europe.
Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. For this purpose, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.
At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!
