Engineer , Pharmaceutical Packaging

Position:Engineer I, Pharmaceutical Packaging

Location: Danbury, CT

Job :1112697

# of Openings:1

Mann Kind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs for those living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases. We are committed to using our formulation capabilities and device engineering prowess to lessen the burden of diseases such as diabetes, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

Our signature technologies – dry-powder formulations and inhalation devices – offer rapid and convenient delivery of medicines to the deep lung where they can exert an effect locally or enter the systemic circulation, depending on the target indication.

Responsible for Package Technology projects necessary to assist with the design, develop and transfer cost effective and sound packaging for pharmaceutical products. Help to determine packaging specifications according to the nature of the product, cost limitations, legal requirements, and the type of protection required, considering need for resistance to such external variables as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variations, light, heat, handling and tampering.

Works on problems in which analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower-level personnel. Interacts in a team environment as part of the development, transfer and launch project structures, as well as required to work independently on the technical and regulatory tasks necessary to support corporate and team goals.

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 efficiency and standards as necessary
• Assist with developing packaging technologies using engineering principles and scientific analysis to collect and synthesize data relating to package and drug product performance.
• Assist with implementing package design solutions in a commercial environment, by leading & coordinating project activities, including equipment selection, procurement and qualification and logistics associated with contract packaging sites.
• Help support clinical supply activities by designing appropriate drug product packaging.
• assist with scale up packaging technologies to production by compiling and executing the necessary technical and financial plans.
• Help 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 which are required to support new product introductions.
• Participate in project teams as required utilizing good communication, analytical, organizational and leadership skills.
• Assist with generating written development and investigational reports in support of package components, materials, equipment and processes. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary.

• 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 cGMP’s and various regulatory aspects affecting pharmaceutical packaging development and operations.

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