MannKind Corporation · 2 weeks ago
Packaging Engineer III, Pharmaceutical
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expMannKind Corporation focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative inhaled therapeutic products and devices to address serious unmet medical needs. The Packaging Engineer III will be responsible for designing, developing, and transferring cost-effective packaging for pharmaceutical products, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting clinical supply activities.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Works on complex problems in which analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors
Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower-level personnel
Interacts in a team environment as part of the development, transfer and launch project structures, as well as required to work independently on the technical and regulatory tasks necessary to support corporate and team goals
Design drug product packaging in support of the drug development process by identifying:
Critical drug product attributes as defined by Development teams
Commercialization requirements set by Marketing
Regulatory needs supporting NDA submission, review and approval
Production efficiency and standards as necessary
Develop packaging technologies using engineering principles and scientific analysis to collect and synthesize data relating to package and drug product performance
Implement package design solutions in a commercial environment, by leading & coordinating project activities, including equipment selection, procurement and qualification and logistics associated with contract packaging sites
Support clinical supply activities by designing appropriate drug product packaging
Scale up packaging technologies to production by compiling and executing the necessary technical and financial plans
Write, create and establish regulatory and purchasing specifications for packaging requirements (components, in process controls) based upon development and transfer activities
Coordinate and participate in the launch activities related to packaging which are required to support new product introductions
Lead and participate in project teams as required utilizing good communication, analytical, organizational and leadership skills
Generate written development and investigational reports in support of package components, materials, equipment and processes. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary
Qualification
Required
BS Degree in Package Engineering or related field, with a minimum 5-8 years' experience in package engineering in pharmaceuticals or related field, or MS degree with 3-6 years' experience in package engineering in pharmaceutical or related field
Working knowledge of materials test methodology, laboratory procedures and packaging equipment
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
Knowledge of cGMP's and various regulatory aspects affecting pharmaceutical packaging development and operations
Company
MannKind Corporation
MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$475MKey Investors
Blackstone GroupDeerfield Capital Management
2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2021-03-02Post Ipo Debt· $200M
2018-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $40M
Leadership Team
Michael Castagna
Chief Executive Officer
Christopher Prentiss
Chief Financial Officer
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