Associate Director, Packaging Development
Full time position. Permanent Position. Full Company Benefits!
MUST HAVE A PHARMACEUTICAL BACKGROUND OR RELATED!
Responsibilities of the Position:
• Direct and initiate the timely development of high quality, innovative packages worldwide based on Marketing and product development objectives.
• Develop the package utilizing the technical support groups (Manufacturing, Engineering) to achieve the intended design, quality, cost objectives, functionality and manufacturability.
• Provide a project feasibility: function, manufacturability, component cost, tooling estimates, timetable, risks, and global consistency for each of the designs.
• Support and summarize with critical issues and action-plan the design review process meeting with Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory and Quality Assurance.
• Prepare all regulatory Submission documentation to support registration of all packages
• Selection of sourcing with Purchasing, insuring the proper quality and economic benefits using Supply Base Management Guidelines.
• Review and sign all blueprints and develop the package specifications.
• Assure that packaging meets the needs of the brand, corporation, Regulatory and Environmental Legislation, and consumer safety.
• Actively participate on multifunctional teams providing leadership and creative solutions while exhibiting an enthusiastic flexible and positive attitude.
• Support the design and selection of packaging equipment.
A Successful Candidate will have:
• M.S. or B.S. in Mechanical or Materials Engineering
• 4 to 6 yrs R & D management or leadership experience within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry with demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex problems data gathered from a variety of sources and, through effective decision making and planning, to deliver superior business solutions.
• 10 years experience in successful global development of new packaging technologies and packaging manufacturing operations, with requisite knowledge of global regulatory requirements and quality systems.
• Experience interacting with Third Party Vendors, Contract Manufacturers, External Packaging Development Companies, External Packaging Equipment Design and Build Vendors.
• Strong scientific and engineering skills in a technical area applicable to packaging development.
• Strong meeting facilitation and decision making skills.
• Detail oriented.
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Employment Opportunities Inc. & E.O. Technical
57 North St. | Office Suite 320 | Danbury, CT 06810
Phone: (203) 797-2653
Fax: (203) 797-2657
Email: eotech@mail.com
