Manager Packaging Innovation & Development
Role and Responsibilities
External Packaging Innovation
o Drive packaging innovation by liaising with external packaging solution providers, suppliers, and technology partners.
o Scout, evaluate, and implement emerging packaging technologies aligned with patient-centricity, cost efficiency, and regulatory expectations.
o Manage vendor collaborations from concept development through industrialization and scale-up.
Sustainability & Lifecycle Management
o Champion sustainable packaging solutions across NPI and LCM projects, including material reduction, recyclability, and eco-design.
o Ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals and evolving environmental regulations.
o Lead value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives without compromising quality or compliance.
Packaging Safety & Compliance
o Ensure packaging safety by proactively addressing risks related to nitrosamines, PFAS, extractables, and leachable.
o Drive compliance with global regulatory, pharmacopeial, and quality standards.
o Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and EHS teams to ensure robust risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Product Security & Anti-Counterfeiting
o Implement and maintain anti-counterfeiting and product security features such as serialization, tamper evidence, and traceability solutions.
o Strengthen supply chain integrity and safeguard patient safety through secure packaging designs.
o Collaborate with global security, manufacturing, and commercial teams to deploy scalable solutions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
o Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure seamless execution of packaging projects.
o Lead technical documentation, vendor qualification, and change management activities.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building within the packaging function.