Senior Packaging Engineer, Pharmaceutical Development
HybridIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Own packaging development activities for assigned projects, defining and implementing primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions from early development through commercialization. Serve as the packaging Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional project teams, partnering with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate technical feasibility and transfer solutions into commercial production. Plan, execute, and interpret packaging tests and machine trials, evaluate data, draw conclusions, and support documentation and registration activities. Author packaging registration documents and interact with the registration team as appropriate. Evaluate new packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers to support compliant and efficient development solutions while ensuring activities align with internal standards, external guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate effectively with global teams and external partners to support development timelines.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in Packaging Technology or a related discipline, or a bachelor's with 5 plus years of relevant/equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical drug product development
- Experience with packaging in a regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, packaging development activities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with GMP principles and regulated development environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or vaccine development programs
- Experience working with sterile manufacturing environments and container closure integrity (CCI) concepts
- Prior experience authoring or supporting regulatory submissions related to packaging
- Ability to manage multiple development projects in a global, cross-functional environment
- Demonstrated adaptability and ability to learn in a dynamic development setting
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