Senior Packaging Engineer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for aSenior Packaging Engineer.

This role serves as an essential part of the External Manufacturing & Network Equipment team overseeing product and technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). The role will interact with external packaging partners which are Contract Manufacturing Organizations in the ExM space. The individual will work closely with other ExM functions (Technology Quality Operations Supply Chain Procurement) and technology experts within the greater packaging community. The individual will leverage their scientific technical and business expertise to support teams in solving complex packaging issues optimizing processes and ensuring compliance focusing on developing and executing primary and secondary packaging components for Small and Large Molecule assets assembling Medical Device Combination Products designing packaging equipment and ensuring packaging process control and position requires strong technical skills in supporting and improving business technical and compliance processes and collaborating within high-impact cross-functional teams.

• Support technology transfers qualifications validations process enhancements and change controls for Small and Large Molecule projects medical devices and combination products.
• Ensure compliant packaging and assembly process transfer project management site readiness and execution excellence.
• Coordinate communicate and oversee technical matters with external packaging partners autonomously.
• Provide technical support for quality and supply investigations and co-lead discussions on packaging processes equipment and components to identify root causes and develop corrective and preventative actions.
• Support technical evaluations of external packaging partners and create thorough assessments for partner selection.
• Participate in periodic Business Review Meetings with external packaging partners.
• Lead or support complex changes of packaging images and materials/components.
• Support the qualification of modifications to distribution and thermal transport/storage methods for finished packaging configurations.

Bring energy knowledge innovation to carry out the following:

What skills you will need:

In order toexcel in this role you will more than likely have:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in medical device or combination product engineering and pharmaceutical field with practical knowledge in packaging operations materials and processes.
• Experience in capital packaging equipment projects including technology transfers designing packaging lines equipment installation and validation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with devices and combination products covering design control to product and technology transfer for both new and existing packaging facilities.
• Proficiency in project management from conception to closeout with strong GMP and quality systems expertise.
• Solid understanding of scientific or technical concepts for routine and complex tasks with advanced practical knowledge of applicable techniques.
• Experience with manufacturing change control compliance systems like Veeva and quantitative decision tools for risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities inclusive practices and ability to work in a diverse cross-functional team.
• Familiarity with the regulatory standards of key pharmaceutical markets such as USFDA cGMPs and EMA guidelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement by proactively adopting new strategies drawing insights from experiences and making informed decisions regarding risk-taking. Regard setbacks as valuable learning opportunities rather than impediments.
• Adopt a critical mindset in decision-making to ensure thorough analysis while considering potential impacts on key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities combined with outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Bachelors degree in Packaging Science/Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline

We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the worlds most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringinginclusive talented and committed people together.

Pleasedonthesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application.

So if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needsplease apply today.