Job Title: Global Packaging Technologist
Purpose and Key Responsibilities
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company that aims to transform the lives of patients and their families through innovative medicines.
We are seeking a highly experienced Global Packaging Technologist to lead our packaging technologist service, including pack engineering, packaging equipment sourcing and qualification, serialization, brand protection, and developing a broader global pack service and supply strategy.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing oversight and expertise to the External Manufacturing Supply Team for packing activities conducted by external contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
Key Functions
* Functional leadership of packaging projects for products manufactured internally and externally in CMOs.
* Designing packs, selecting components, testing packs, sourcing and qualifying packaging equipment, approving artwork design, and ensuring relevant standards are met for internal manufacture.
* Input into selection of CMOs, pack design, oversight of packaging process qualification activities for external manufacture at CMOs.
The role will also involve ensuring effective communication with key stakeholders and leadership teams, building strong cross-functional relationships internally and externally, and continuously improving efficiency and effectiveness of packaging processes and associated systems.
Requirements
* Subject matter expert in pharmaceutical packaging with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the field.
* Maintaining operational standards to FDA and MHRA regulatory requirements.
* Excellent computer literacy, communication skills, and project management skills.
* Experience in leading teams, senior stakeholder management, and working in cross-functional teams.
The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.