Planet Pharma · 1 day ago
Senior Packaging Engineer
Thousand Oaks, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expPlanet Pharma is a company focused on biopharmaceuticals, and they are seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the development and optimization of packaging for biologics and sterile injectables. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations, preparing documentation for submissions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead development and optimization of secondary & tertiary packaging packaging for biologics, sterile injectables, and combination products (e.g., prefilled syringes, autoinjectors)
Create and maintain component specifications for vials, stoppers, syringes, seals, cartons, labels, and distribution packaging
Develop and execute packaging test protocols including:
Transportation simulation (ISTA/ASTM)
Aging and shelf-life studies
Cold-chain and environmental conditioning
Packaging line engineering studies
Ensure compliance with global regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, ISO 11607, USP)
Prepare and review packaging documentation for regulatory submissions
Support tech transfer, scale-up, and readiness activities at manufacturing sites and CMOs
Lead investigations for packaging deviations, component failures, and operational issues; drive CAPA and continuous improvement
Partner with suppliers and Procurement to qualify components, assess supplier capability, and manage change notifications
Represent Packaging Engineering on cross-functional project teams, ensuring alignment with design control and DHF requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of packaging engineering experience in biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, or medical device environments
Strong understanding of cGMP, sterile product packaging, and biologics/combination product considerations
Experience with packaging validation and ISTA/ASTM distribution testing
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions
Ability to work onsite at Thousand Oaks campus
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or related field
Experience with combination products, injection devices, and cold-chain distribution systems
Knowledge of paperboard, structural design & FEA
Company
Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is a pharmaceuticals company.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cynthia Lewis
Senior Executive Recruiter, Life Sciences - PPG Advisory Partners
Emma Morris
President, PPG Advisory Partners
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