Packaging Technical Specialist

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance.

Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

APS exists Globally to support continuity of packaging supply. The Packaging Operations team within APS is responsible for the interfacing with sites, CMOs, procurement, suppliers, and Packaging Project Managers (PPM's) to deliver pack design and specification service for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

• Lead technical pack design and specification for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to enable reliable packaging supply.
• Drive packaging activities for New Product Introductions, transfers and major pack changes, including Pack Testing qualification and line trial support.
• Create and maintain component drawings, specifications, and associated technical documentation.
• Work with suppliers and procurement to evaluate component options, cost and sustainability opportunities.
• Support compliance activities, including packaging-related investigations, CAPAs, inspections and technical risk assessments.

Working model

This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site regularly at a United States location as business needs require.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Packaging, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years' experience in packaging artwork, printing or packaging design in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
• Experience with pack design for primary, secondary or tertiary packaging and familiarity with component specifications.
• Experience with Packaging processes and ability to support line trials and qualification activities.

• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments and knowledge of good manufacturing practice.
• Experience with artwork management, printing processes or serialization/track and trace concepts.
• Project management experience and familiarity with planning tools.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, conversion processes and testing methods.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier change proposals.
• Ability to build network across the organization and influence key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
  - Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Demonstrate the right behaviors of working across boundaries and ability to perform in a cross functional, cross regional and culturally diverse team.

This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site regularly at a United States location as business needs require.

You will join a team focused on practical impact, learning and visible career development. You will work on meaningful projects that improve supply reliability, reduce complexity and deliver value for patients. We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experience.

You are practical, organized and take ownership…