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AstraZeneca · 14 hours ago

Principle Packaging Engineer

US - Durham - NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

AstraZeneca is a leading pharmaceutical company seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer to lead strategic initiatives and drive innovation in packaging engineering. The role involves providing operational leadership to a team, focusing on secondary packaging design and development for combination products while ensuring compliance with regulatory policies.

BiopharmaBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceuticalPrecision Medicine

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain a high degree of understanding and awareness of internal and external developments

Ensure Lean systems and practices are in place, driving continuous improvement

Coach peers across AstraZeneca about combination products for enhanced performance and development

Lead development activities for responsible products or projects

Implement new practices to drive value and improve standards

Create and sustain a high-quality, innovative function focused on scientific excellence

Ensure delivery of SHE and cGMP compliance, adhering to AZ and external regulatory standards

Operate confidently within a global organization, preparing for future challenges

Develop strategy for platform technology delivery with technical leaders

Maintain a technical support model with outstanding customer service for AZ Manufacturing sites

Actively use Risk Management to assess situations and escalate opportunities appropriately

Develop solutions to diverse problems requiring sophisticated judgments

Exhibit interpersonal skills that influence and shape the function's image

Communicate effectively to set clear direction and motivate staff

Embed Lean principles within the team, driving continuous improvement

Manage resources and financial forecasts for responsible products or projects

Qualification

Packaging engineeringSecondary packaging designDesign controls methodologyCAD toolsRisk managementSHECGMP complianceLean principlesAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

+10 years of experience in packaging engineering with a focus on secondary packaging design and development for combination products

Advanced level degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or similar relevant discipline

Demonstrated expertise in design controls methodology, including risk management and verification activities

Knowledge of CAD tools and simulation software (e.g., Finite Element Analysis) for predictive modeling of packaging performance

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Excellent understanding of the overall drug development and commercialization process from development, launch, and through life cycle management

Broad understanding of various scientific disciplines accountable for

Detailed understanding of principles, applications, and management of SHE, cGMP, and Lean

Experience in Operations and/or R&D with successful project leadership within a matrix organization

Evidence of excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with customers/key stakeholders

Preferred

Experience in or exposure to multiple teams in CMC and related functions (e.g., GPD, Operations, Global Supply, Marketing Companies)

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees

https://www.astrazeneca.com

H1B Sponsorship

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