Packaging Technologist
Core
Act as the site technical authority for assigned packaging processes, equipment, and materials in a solid oral dose pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior IC Packaging Technologist (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)
Builds
Packaging lines for solid dose pharmaceutical products (blisters, bottles, cartons, labels)
Domain
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Required skills
GMP knowledge, solid dose packaging operations, change control & NPI, Lean & Six Sigma, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), root cause analysis, OEE optimization, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Pharmaceutical sciences or chemical/mechanical engineering degree, experience with blister and bottle packaging lines, packaging material expertise, technology transfer support
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, OEE systems, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day technical support and investigation to resolve operational packaging issues; Manage packaging change controls, artwork updates, and New Product Introductions; Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Contribute to line trials and qualification/validation activities; Author and approve critical GMP documentation; Ensure compliance with EU/UK GMP guidelines and EHS requirements; Lead deviation investigations and drive CAPAs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
