MannKind Corporation · 17 hours ago
Director, Packaging Technology
Danbury, CT
Contract
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expMannKind Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. The Director of Packaging Technology will lead packaging development efforts for new and existing products and support commercial packaging operations by managing departmental resources and projects.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Packaging Technology team to support Development, clinical and commercial packaging requirements
Direct and initiate the timely development of high quality, innovative packages worldwide based on Commercial, Regulatory and Product Development objectives
Develop the package utilizing the technical support groups (Manufacturing, Engineering) to achieve the intended design, quality, cost objectives, functionality and manufacturability. Assess and provide project justification including feasibility, function, manufacturability, component cost, tooling estimates, timetable, risks, and global consistency for each of the designs
Support and summarize with critical issues and action-plan the design review process meeting with Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory and Quality Assurance
Direct technology transfers for packaging processes to internal site/s and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)
Oversee and contribute to the preparation of all regulatory submission documentation to support registration filings
Manage the creation of printed component labeling artwork with input from Regulatory, Commercial, Manufacturing, Legal, etc
Selection of packaging material supply with Purchasing, insuring the proper quality, economic and business benefits
Oversee the creation of, and review and sign all material specifications
Assure that packaging meets the needs of the brand, corporation, Regulatory and Environmental Legislation, and consumer safety
Actively participate on multifunctional teams providing leadership and creative solutions while exhibiting an enthusiastic flexible and positive attitude
Support the design and selection of packaging equipment
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Package Engineering, or comparable Engineering discipline
15 years package development experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, preferably with inhalation products. Experience includes work with international projects
8 years management experience
Consistent, proven leadership experience
Demonstrated success in product development and market launches
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities
Critical thinking skills with the ability to make solid decisions in the face of limited information
Excellent interpersonal skills to allow effective participation in project teams, and the ability to work collaboratively across a number of disciplines and functional groups
Detail oriented with the flexibility to evaluate the need for detail against the overall project needs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Driven and self-motivated
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
Recent News
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