Director, Assembly and Packaging Platform Technical Leadership

Director Packaging and Assembly Platform Technical Leadership

At our company, we aspire to be the premier research‑intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading‑edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide subject matter expertise and ensure scientific rigor, technical problem solving, and execution excellence across the assembly and packaging platform portfolio.
• Drive proactive risk management activities, including risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective technical support and platform stewardship.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve the effectiveness of technical platform stewardship activities.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for technical support for the platform stewardship team, including management of ongoing changes and tech transfers.
• Provide technical guidance to lifecycle changes for packaging platforms ensuring internal technical requirements are achieved and ensure filings with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with fifteen (15) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
• Master of Science (MS) in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with twelve (12) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
• Ph.D. in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with eight (8) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields
• Subject matter expertise in medical device and combination product commercialization and tech transfer, assembly and packaging process improvement and support from early stage through launch and supply.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role; managing technical teams supporting packaging as well as combination product assembly & packaging.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills with an ability to interrogate the science, identify true requirements, and detect critical flaws.
• In‑depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical devices and combination products and packaging.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, including ISO 14971 and other relevant standards.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices in technical support and product stewardship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary range: $ - $. Annual bonus and long‑term incentive may be available. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. For more information, visit

U.S. and Puerto Rico Residents only. Hybrid work model: employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid schedule of three on‑site days and one remote day per week. Remote work is not applicable to field‑based, manufacturing‑based, or research‑based positions that require in‑person attendance. This role is based in San Francisco or Los Angeles only. Travel requirement: 10%.

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