Artwork Creation Manager(m/f/d)

Artwork Creation Manager(m/f/d) /GMP/Pharma/English / German / Basel
Project:
Background: The Artwork Creation Manager is responsible for the implementation of textual, graphic elements and proofreading of Printed Packaging Material (PPM) during the creation process of a PDF Creation of selected packaging materials for global requirements. This is done by following the Artwork creation process in compliance with GMP requirements, the technical specifications and the requirements of the clients Packaging Style Guide and by delivering the Artwork on time. In addition, the Artwork Creation Manager prepares and supports external service providers and is the keylink between external and internal functions for technical requirements. The Artworks Management group is part of the Product & Supply Chain Management (PTS) department (Product Configuration & Execution Center of Excellence). The perfect candidate has excellent system knowledge of Adobe and Photoshop, or other common verification tools. They have over 3 years of experience in artwork within the pharmaceutical industry and are experienced in a GxP environment. High proficiency in both English and German is required

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Create PDFs for printed packaging materials (PPM) according to received manuscripts or annotated predecessor PDFs and the technical drawing by editing existing PDFs like folding boxes, foils, labels and leaflets
• Creation of new PDFs for Launches, line extensions (folding boxes, foils, labels, Leaflets) * Creating and editing of graphical templates, die cuts
• Creation and maintenance of the tables and graphic standards for the graphic preparation of the print templates
• Close collaboration with the Product Configuration Manager (PCM) on all aspects related to on-time delivery, pro-active handling and solution finding in case of delay risk
• Acts as SPOC for external artwork service providers and internal stakeholders (e.g. affiliates, internal packaging sites) and external packaging sites(via CMOs) for support related to PDF creation
• Manages file upload into PDF Library * Create, maintain and document text macros in the Text DB, where applicable or scripts in Chili
• Finalizing the goods for printing and providing the printing data to the print suppliers * Complete the defined checklists according to GMP
• Archiving of relevant data of the task (GMP/non GMP)
• Maintenance of internal country specifications and graphic documentation
• Complaint management – Support / editing of Unplanned Events in QMS (Quality Management System)
• Staying compliant with all relevant GMP regulations and apply rules of the Roche Style Guide, the country-specific requirements, and the technical requirements of the packaging sites * Manages regular performance review and drives continuous improvement
• In the case of proofreading, the Creation Manager controls the artwork of the printed packaging materials and takes into account the: prescribed quality requirements
• Monitoring of defined standards
• Control of texts and proofs

Must Haves:

• Degree in Design or Graphic artist or similar discipline
• Very good system knowledge of Adobe and Photoshop or common verification tools (*****)
• 3 years experience in Artwork, ideally in Pharmaceutical industry (*****)
• High agility to learn new systems
• Ability to demonstrate Clients Core Competencies, PT Behaviors and Client’s operating principles
• Demonstrated ability to apply Lean principles and servant leadership
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous and complex situations and see the big picture
• Ability to drive improvements and reduce waste (Lean)
• Being comfortable with ambiguity and taking smart risks while complying with regulations
• Ability to take timely decisions, appropriately taking input analysis and judgment into account * Effective communicator at all levels
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Experience in GxP environment (*****) Very good level or highly proficient in spoken and written English and German (*****)

Reference Nr.: 924457MH
Rolle Artwork Creation Manager(m/f/d)
Industrie: Pharma
Region: Basel
Workload: 100%
Start: 05.01.2026 / latest 01.03.2026
Applicationsdeadline: 29.09.2025 16:00 Uhr)
Duration ++12 Month

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