Associate Director, Engineering - Packaging Technology

A bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline (such as Chemical Engineering or Material Engineering) is mandatory.

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role ((i.e., Maintenance, Operation and /or Engineering.)

Demonstrated success in developing and implementing equipment standards across multiple manufacturing or packaging sites along with extensive practical knowledge in supporting packaging equipment design, development and qualification.

Strong background in the medical device, combination product, pharmaceutical packaging equipment and operational process and related scientific/technical concepts and techniques.

Broad experience with devices and combination products, covering design control to product and technology transfer for both new and existing packaging facilities.

Thorough knowledge and proven expertise in GMP application and quality systems, particularly in process and equipment qualification & validation, root cause analysis, change control, deviation management, and cleaning qualification.

This role serves as an essential part of the External Manufacturing & Network Equipment team, in providing technical leadership and support to our company's internal & external packaging network, focusing on developing and executing packaging and device assembly equipment and processes including packaging equipment design & development, ensuring packaging process control and efficiency and providing on-going packaging and device technical support across the lifecycle.

The Packaging Technical Operations organization aims to be an industry leader in problem-solving, delivering robust and pragmatic technical solutions to accelerate the commercialization of new products, and ensuring an uninterrupted, compliant supply of commercialized products for the benefit of patients.

The Associate Director of Equipment Engineering is integral to this mission.

The successful candidate will possess deep process and equipment technical expertise for packaging and/or assembly, a strong track record in problem-solving, strategic acumen, and execution, along with leadership skills to lead complex cross functional projects.

The engineer will be responsible to leverage their scientific, technical, and business expertise to participate or lead in capital equipment projects, developing network equipment & process standards, solving complex packaging process and equipment issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance.

Effective collaboration with site-based and above-site based functional teams is crucial to achieving our company's goals.