Packaging Engineer

Job Title: Packaging Engineer - Pharmaceutical / Biotech Industry

Location: Danbury, Connecticut

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Biotech

Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing

• Design drug product packaging in support of the drug development process by identifying:
  • Critical drug product attributes as defined by Development teams
  • Commercialization requirements set by Marketing
  • Regulatory needs supporting NDA submission, review and approval
  • Production efficiencies and standards as necessary
• Develop packaging technologies using engineering principles and scientific analysis to collect and synthesize data relating to package and drug product performance.
• Implement package design solutions in a commercial environment by leading and coordinating project activities, including equipment selection, procurement, qualification, and logistics associated with contract packaging sites.
• Support clinical supply activities by designing appropriate drug product packaging.
• Scale up packaging technologies to production by compiling and executing the necessary technical and financial plans.
• Write, create and establish regulatory and purchasing specifications for packaging requirements (components, in process controls) based upon development and transfer activities.
• Coordinate and participate in the launch activities related to packaging to support new product introductions.
• Lead and participate in project teams utilizing good communication, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Generate written development and investigational reports in support of package components, materials, equipment, and processes.

• BS Degree in Package Engineering or related field, with a minimum 5-8 years’ experience in package engineering in pharmaceuticals or related field, or MS degree with 3-6 years’ experience in package engineering in pharmaceutical or related field.
• Working knowledge of materials test methodology, laboratory procedures, and packaging equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and various regulatory aspects affecting pharmaceutical packaging development and operations.

• Packaging Engineer
• 5 years' experience
• Pharmaceutical experience highly preferred

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Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation: $ - $ per year