Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

Octapharma AB is located in northwestern Kungsholmen in Stockholm and has approximately 1,100 employees.

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.

This position is tied to the 2-year International Early Career Program, that can support you to kick-start a career at Octapharma via international intra-group rotations and developmental sessions. See more program information here.

This position is based at our production site in Stockholm, and during the first two years you will take part in 2–3 rotations of approximately 1–3 months each at our other production sites in Europe.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Develop towards becoming a technical sub-project manager with expertise in aseptic manufacturing, isolators, filling lines and related equipment
• You will be a technical SME in aseptic manufacturing, isolators, and filling lines. Responsible for staying current with technologies and suppliers, supporting deviation investigations, and troubleshooting, and providing technical guidance and improvement proposals to the site
• Manage procurement of equipment, facilities, and services in line with current commercial and technical standards and requirements.
• Lead the design and specification of equipment and facilities according to cGMP, including coordination and execution of commissioning, FAT, and SAT activities

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• Recent university graduate with a Master of Science in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Chemical or Biotechnology)
• Maximum of 3 years of working experience (excluding internships)
• Professional, collaborative and flexible team player with strong potential aligned with Octapharma’s core competencies and strategic direction
• Curious and motivated to develop further into either a people leadership path or a specialist/business‑focused role
• Willing to relocate internationally for short‑term assignments (up to 3 months) within the Octapharma Group
• Fluency in Swedish and English

Your department - where you make an impact

• The Technical Unit is organized into the departments of Engineering, Maintenance, Facility & Utilities, Automation & Metrology
• You will be a part of the Technical Delivery team within Engineering
• The Technical Unit is responsible for ensuring that the production facility, buildings, and other equipment are in place and functioning
• This function is crucial for the sustainable operation of the business
• We continuously invest in the site, leading to modernization and expansion

“Looking back at my two years in the International Early Career Program, I’m amazed by how much I’ve grown both professionally and personally. From day one I was trusted with real responsibilities, supported by a mentor who challenged me to think bigger. The international rotations were a true highlight, working abroad gave me hands‑on experience with different production sites and the chance to build a global network of colleagues who have become close collaborators. Being part of IECP has given me a unique foundation not just to start my career, but to shape the expert I want to become.”

// Julia Andrén, IECP Techncal Unit, Stockholm 2024-2026

Thrive with us

• You save lives – We manufacture life‑saving medicines every day.
• Benefits – Bonus program, benefits portal, on‑site naprapath and more.
• Family‑oriented culture – Long‑term focus on people and relationships.
• Bistro Bryggeriet – Home‑cooked meals, in‑house bakery and café.
• Competence development – Courses, trainee programs and digital learning solutions.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

The Recruitment Process

• Our recruitment process includes occupational psychological assessments, interviews, and reference checks. For the two final candidates, participation in an Assessment Center in Lachen, Schweiz on June 9–10 is mandatory. All related travel expenses will be covered by Octapharma
• For the final candidate, alcohol and drug testing will be carried out by our occupational health provider
• The application deadline is 2026-03-24 

Would You Like to Get to Know Us Better?

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If you have any questions about the position, please contact Johanna Hermansson (Head of Talent Acquisition) at johanna.hermansson@octapharma.com.

For this position, we have chosen to manage the recruitment process internally and therefore kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us.

About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.