Senior Packaging Engineer

I am looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer for my biotech client in Breda.

 

The Sr. Engineer position reports to the Senior Manager of Packaging Engineering under Combination Products Operations.

 

Responsibilities

• Project Management

Key responsibilities will include leading the packaging development process for products at ABR/ADL. Additional responsibilities will include providing technical operations support for the continuous improvement of packaging components and advising on technical improvement projects.

• Technical Support

Act as the site subject matter expert for packaging components at ABR/ADL. Technical support for new materials and packaging processes. The candidate is expected to use material science, technical process knowledge, and identify the required expertise to resolve process challenges as needed.

• Operational Excellence

Responsible for supporting the delivery of productivity, throughput, and general capacity improvements across the sites by analyzing, designing, and implementing packaging components improvements.

• Relationships

The Sr. Engineer is expected to build a network of FDP expertise across the commercial and clinical operations for packaging design, verification, and implementation. The position is expected to leverage this network in support of the design of packaging components, new product introductions, verification testing, and troubleshooting/process improvements.

 

Authority

• Independently lead packaging development projects
• Lead packaging platform(s), act as FPTL
• Oversee and perform design and qualification activities
• Lead & coach junior packaging engineers

 

Minimum Requirements

Candidate should have a doctorate OR Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of working in packaging development within a pharmaceutical/medical device company.

 

Preferred Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, together with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Proven track record of contributing to cross-functional projects.
• Strong teamwork, excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with packaging development and the associated manufacturing process.
• Experience working with packaging suppliers.
• Ability to work in a highly regulated and ever-changing industry.
• Ability to learn and rapidly adapt to new requirements in a fast-moving environment.
• An Operational Excellence approach to work product – driving rapid results.
• A passion to deliver excellent work product, develop others with an positive attitude!

 

Practicalities

• Location: Breda (hybrid model of working - 2/3 days onsite)
• Contract: Long-term contract
• We offer an attractive salary with extra benefits such as the 13th month and 30 vacation days per year

 

INTERESTED?

Interviews and offers can happen as early as next week! If you are interested, please apply with your CV today. For further information, contact Beata Di Domenico at +31 (0)20 20 44 502 or by email at b.didomenico@panda-int.com.

 

If you know someone who might be a good fit, feel free to introduce them to us. Referrals are rewarded with €250 for successful placements.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!