Are you a packaging engineer looking for a new opportunity? Are you interested in gaining experience executing project plans directly relating to packaging for a global pharmaceutical company? Don't hesitate, and apply today!
Job Description
As a packaging engineer, you will support and collaborate with manufacturing to execute plans directly related to packaging. You will establish systems that meet the needs of Commercial and Manufacturing with optimal process and cost effectiveness. You will manage projects and provide expert leadership concerning packaging and packaging systems. Collaborating globally within our network, you will review and create structures for printed packaging components.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, recommend, develop and implement packaging materials/systems based on multiple factors and influence (i.e. operations, regulatory, marketing, quality, artwork center, etc.)
- Perform and/or coordinate material and packaging system testing as required by regulatory filing requirements
- Develop and execute test protocols and reports
- Collaborate with manufacturing sites on packaging development
- Lead or participate on project teams
- Support packaging component and/or equipment selection and validation
- Problem solve quality deviations that occur during manufacturing operations
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide technical assessments and support for key component changes
- Partner with Global Procurement to execute on aligned strategy, from vendor identification to implementation
- Support continuous improvements and packaging process robustness initiatives
- Develop and sustain a harmonized approach to packaging design
Requirements
- BSc in Packaging Engineering or equivalent years of experience
- Relevant advanced degree or training/certificate in manufacturing preferred
- 3 - 5 years' experience in Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineering , ideally with deep expertise in at least one major product platform (biologics, MFAs, or pharmaceuticals)
- Project management capabilities
- Lean manufacturing skills
- Regulated, cGMP environments
- Packaging development related to: glass, plastics, delivery systems, sterilized components
- Enable critical business decisions
- Successful experience operating in different cultures and unfamiliar operating situations
- Strong written and oral communication skills - being skilled at presenting to highest levels of leadership
- Proficiency in English & French
Benefits
- Competitive and attractive employee compensation package
- Pension contributions
- Sick pay
- Health insurance
- Paid public holidays
Location: Belgium | hybrid role
