Packaging Development Engineer IV

7 days ago

Lexington, United States Takeda Pharmaceutical Full time
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Job Description

About the role:
At Takeda, we are a forward-looking, world-class R&D organization that unlocks innovation and delivers transformative therapies to patients. By focusing R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas and other targeted investments, we push the boundaries of what is possible in order to bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

Join Takeda as a Packaging Development Engineer IV where you will lead innovation, development, testing, and validation of all packaging materials for pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and combination products. You will also develop innovative and creative packaging solutions which meet the needs and requirements of our patients, manufacturing teams, and quality teams. As part of the Packaging Development, you will report to Director, Packaging Development and collaborate with Quality, Mfg, Regulatory, R&D, Clinical, Legal, and external partners including testing laboratories, CROs and CMOs.

How you will contribute:
  • You will be responsible for the execution of early packaging development activities in a cross-functional team and requires pharmaceutical packaging and combination product development knowledge. You will be responsible for the development of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging while managing due dates and project timelines from clinical to commercialization.
  • You will be integral for implementing biopharmaceutical packaging technologies and the capability to support clinical and commercial packaging formats.
  • You will develop futuristic innovations in packaging technologies to meet future healthcare requirements, including digital and AI.
  • You will play an important role and be an interphase between commercial marketing and R&D.
  • You will identify and develop sustainable packaging towards lowering carbon footprint, and recycling, including life cycle analysis.
  • A solid understanding of packaging materials and manufacturing processes and experience in global packaging standards for pharmaceutical drug products, parenteral container-closure systems, and combination products is required.
  • The Packaging Development Engineer will use a combination of principles of packaging technology, design engineering, innovation, and human interface engineering to ensure right-first-time packaging design qualification.
  • Provide technical expertise for developing packaging/labeling material selection, qualification, and process implementation for new product programs.
  • Author and review of regulatory information packages and filings/submissions.
  • Execute or lead packaging design activities by designing and developing packaging solutions to support project requirements. This will include implementing innovative packaging solutions supporting smart packaging and sustainability initiatives.
  • Execute or lead all aspects of a packaging project delivering early phase evaluation to the device sub-team. Deliver on specific performance indicators, including but not limited to (a) successful concept design solutions, (b) visualization of concepts and prototyping as appropriate, (c) successful human factors studies, (d) supporting regulatory submission, and (e) realistic and manufacturable design concepts.
  • Execution Lead for one or more processes, including but not limited to (i) New Product Packaging Technology, (ii) Combination Product and Device Packaging, (iii) Packaging & Art-Work Specifications process including device instructions for use, (v) Packaging Process Development.
  • Ensures proper level of documentation and covers packaging-related aspects in compliance with regulations and cGMP.
  • Will partner with packaging group(s) in GMSGQ to ensure quality in product packaging and drive elimination of customer complaints relating to device and combination products packaging.
  • Will partner with packaging group(s) in GMSGQ to ensure knowledge transfer related to on-market product packaging.
  • Must build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external partner organizations, including but not limited to, Component Suppliers, Contract packagers, Product Strategy Leads, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Business Development, Research, and Brand Teams.
  • Represent packaging development on development teams as appropriate by interfacing with Regulatory, Marketing, Product Strategy Leaders, Global Labeling Operations, and other internal or external customers on new and existing product introductions.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related field and 5+ years industry experience.
  • Master's degree in chemistry, biology, pharmacy, engineering or related field and 3+ years industry experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in the field of pharmaceutical packaging or combination product development and commercialization.
  • Strong technical and scientific skills with proven experience developing drug product manufacturing processes and/or packaging solutions for biologics in primary containers and devices.
  • Direct experience in packaging partner/contract packaging development and mfg. is preferred.
  • Knowledge and application of cGMP requirements and demonstrated application of industry guidance/standards documents (e.g., ISPE, PDA, ASTM, ISO, ICH, Pharmacopeias) and Regulatory combination product guidance documents applicable to the role. Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication and cognitive skills, proven capabilities in Computer Aided Designs (CAD) and Product Development rendering skills.
  • Good understanding of manufacturing process and packaging construction methods. Ability to work in a team fulfills commitments, and manage multiple stakeholders. Experience drafting portions of combination product technical content. Proven ability to author user requirement specifications, technical protocols, reports, and assessments. Previous project team experience with technology transfer. Hands-on experience with concept development and feasibility testing.
  • Experience in global product launches and the associated CMC regulatory requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP/GLP regulations, ICH, FDA CMC Guidance Documents, and DEA Regulations is preferred.
  • Knowledge about environmental sustainability and life cycle analysis, including working on LCA software.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects of variable complexity simultaneously.
  • Travel up to 25% may be required.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Lexington, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:

96 800.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained , certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s . U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

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