Packaging Technology Specialist

Description

• Lead development and introduction of first‑intent primary packaging for NPIs in the Medicines portfolio at External Manufacturing Sites.
• Provide packaging technology support to ensure NPI project milestones and launch dates are met.
• Define and deliver primary, secondary, tertiary and distribution pack designs: agree pack design briefs, evaluate design options, and ensure suitability for commercial, regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers on component design, material selection, printing/conversion methods, cost and sustainability opportunities.
• Define and manage packaging functional testing (component interaction, child resistance, distribution performance, metrology) and technical review of test data and specifications.
• Support Packaging Validation and Production groups on equipment selection, machine trials, process qualification and control strategies to ensure robust, consistent processes.
• Assess and qualify packaging components, suppliers and supplier change proposals; partner with Procurement and Supplier Quality on supplier evaluations and lifecycle changes.
• Manage bulk packaging shipping lane qualifications and assessments for NPIs and project transfers.
• Identify and drive packaging improvements to reduce complexity, cost and waste while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Provide technical consultation for non‑first intent lifecycle changes to ensure qualification activities are adequate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging development, packaging equipment or packaging operations across multiple dose forms (e.g., solid orals, liquids, dermal, parenteral).
• Master’s or postgraduate diploma in Packaging Technology (pharmaceutical focus preferred).
• Sterile Packaging Field experience Shipping Lanes Qualifications is preferred
• Experience with NPI projects, project management in pharma, and External Manufacturing Site transfers.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S) and electronic batch records or MES.
• Practical experience with child resistance regulations and packaging regulatory intelligence.
• Practical knowledge of sterile packaging systems and sterility assurance concepts, including aseptic interfaces, sterile barrier systems and materials compatible with common sterilization methods (e.g., gamma, ethylene oxide, aseptic processing).
• Solid knowledge of packaging components, materials, conversion processes, printing techniques and suppliers.
• Experience in packaging design, testing (distribution, child resistance, metrology) and preparing technical specifications/drawings.
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