Senior Scientist, R&D, Primary Drug Packaging

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 4 days a week. No relocation is avialable for this opportunity.

Who We Are:

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.  

What We Offer Global Career Opportunities:
With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Recognition & Rewards:

Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Job Summary The Senior Scientist, Primary Drug Packaging, will be responsible for leading technical activities related to the development, evaluation, selection, and lifecycle management of primary packaging systems for pharmaceutical and drug products including biologics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, mRNA/LNP-based products, high-value injectables, and other complex drug products. This role provides scientific and technical expertise in container closure systems, material selection, compatibility, performance testing, and regulatory support to ensure packaging solutions meet product, process, quality, and patient requirements.

The person will work cross-functionally with R&D, Analytical Services, Quality, Regulatory, Technical Customer Support, Product Development, and Commercial teams to generate scientifically sound data that supports product development, customer programs, technical investigations, and lifecycle management. The role requires a strong foundation in laboratory science, analytical testing, data interpretation, and good documentation practices.

This position is intended for an early-career professional who can independently execute defined technical work streams, contribute to experimental design, analyze results, and communicate findings with appropriate supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead the technical evaluation and selection of primary drug packaging components, including stoppers, seals, syringes, cartridges, vials, and related elastomeric or polymer-based systems.

Design, execute, and interpret scientific studies related to packaging functionality, compatibility, integrity, extractables/leachables considerations, product-contact performance, and stability.

Provide subject matter expertise on container closure systems for injectable drug products, including biologics and ATMPs.Execute and support studies evaluating container closure integrity, sealing performance, and system robustness for injectable packaging configurations.

Identify gaps and initiate programs for novel containment and delivery…