Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D, EU
Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D, EU
Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D, EU
Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D, EU
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Pharma, Medizintechnik
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- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 69.000 € – 86.000 € (von XING geschätzt)
- Vor Ort
Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D, EU
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Requisition ID: 71861
Description:
This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading projects to support the development of new packaging systems and or components. Drive technical projects, work with cross-functional development teams, and work with strategic suppliers to develop new packaging systems. Subject matter expert for component packaging and drive technical decisions which support West's business objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Technical packaging lead for Research and Development efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization
- Engage with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging solutions
- Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in containment and delivery
- Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for Design History File (DHF) for all assigned projects including Design Inputs, Risk Analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and Design Verification
- Support customers and suppliers as required for development of new packaging solutions
- Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories
- Deliver technical reports, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members
- Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group
Additional Responsibilities
- Maintain effective communications and working relations with all external parties
Education
- Bachelor's Degree Packaging, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline or equivelant experience required
- Master's Degree Packaging, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline preferred
Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years in package engineering or related role required
- Technical project leadership experience from concept through commercialization preferred
- Previous knowledge or experience with aseptic pharmaceutical processing preferred
- Experience in communicating complex technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders preferred
- Experience in working under requirements of Quality Management System in a regulated environment preferred
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Working understanding and application of fundamental engineering principals
- Strong technical writing abilities
- Thorough understanding or global testing standards and regulatory requirements related to sterile barrier packaging
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal English communication skills #LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID
Travel Requirements
10%: Up to 26 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.