Technical Lead - Formulations & Packaging Technologies

Provide hands-on technical (IT) leadership & execution for formulation and packaging systems , including cloud-based and data-platform capabilities.

Translate business and scientific requirements into detailed technical designs, system engineering artefacts, configurations, interfaces, and data structures .

Support solution build and configuration activities delivered by internal teams and vendors using code management and DevOps practices .

Ensure technical solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to standards .

Apply practical experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Visual Studio Code, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Python, and Angular to support technical delivery and solution quality.

Support digitization and harmonization of: Formulation compositions and structures Ingredient and substance data Packaging specifications and attributes

Formulation compositions and structures

Ingredient and substance data

Packaging specifications and attributes

Ensure structured, high‑quality data enabling traceability from substance → formulation → packaging → SKU .

Support data migration, validation, and quality assurance activities.

Provide hands‑on technical support for SAP S/4HANA IPD related to formulation and packaging.

Contribute to design and configuration aligned to IPD data models and processes .

Support integration between IPD, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Informatica and other R&D systems , ensuring system interfaces are robust, secure, and maintainable.

Work under architectural guidance to ensure alignment with the broader S/4HANA programme.

Review and support configuration, build, code management, and release activities across formulation and packaging systems.

Support integration testing and defect resolution across connected platforms.

Use GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Visual Studio Code to support version control, code review, automation, release traceability, and controlled deployment practices.

Assist with release planning, deployment readiness, and post‑release validation .

Work closely with Testing and DevOps teams to ensure quality and stability.

Support technical delivery involving Python services or scripts, Angular-based user interfaces, APIs, and system-to-system interfaces where required.

Execute technical activities in line with GxP, validation, and security requirements .

Support preparation of technical documentation, design artefacts, and validation evidence .

Identify technical risks and escalate appropriately.

Work closely with: Product Managers (priorities and roadmap) Product Experts (scientific and packaging requirements) Architects (design standards and guardrails) Vendors and delivery partners

Product Managers (priorities and roadmap)

Product Experts (scientific and packaging requirements)

Architects (design standards and guardrails)

Vendors and delivery partners

Act as a reliable technical point of contact for formulation and packaging technologies.

Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline .

8 - 12 years of core experience with Microsoft Azure and Databricks , including cloud-based solution delivery, data engineering concepts, platform integration, and operational support.

Strong system engineering experience , including technical design, solution decomposition, interface definition, non-functional requirements, and delivery documentation.

Hands-on experience with system interfaces and integrations , including APIs, data flows, error handling, testing, and issue resolution across connected platforms.

Familiarity with Visual Studio Code, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Python, and Angular to support code-managed delivery, automation, scripting, and application development activities.

Practical experience working with SAP S/4HANA IPD (configuration, integration, or delivery support).

Experience working in regulated (GxP) environments .

Experience working with system integrators or vendors .

Focused on execution, solution quality, and data integrity

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Clear communication skills and ability to work with global teams.

Experience in Life Sciences or Consumer Health R&D .

Exposure to ingredient and substance master data concepts.

Experience supporting large transformation programmes (e.g. formulation or PLM initiatives).

Additional exposure to cloud-native architecture, CI/CD pipelines, API management, observability, or enterprise integration patterns .

Senior hands‑on technical contributor

Operates under defined architecture and product direction.

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