Technical Packaging Manager, JPAC Region

Responsibilities :

• Act as the subject matter expert and focal point for manufacturing capability, capacity issues, and performance with CMOs on packaging activities.
• Ensure seamless flow of knowledge and information across functions and with other sites when applicable, focusing on the assigned product(s) on packaging activities.
• Develop innovative and functional packaging solutions for new and existing cosmetic products, focusing on secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Collaborate with the product development team to understand requirements and translate them into practical and aesthetically appealing packaging designs.
• Evaluate and select packaging materials that are safe, suitable, and align with the company’s sustainability and eco-friendly goals.
• Implement quality control processes for packaging materials and finished products with support from the product development team.
• Conduct tests and inspections to ensure line trial validation and packaging meet required standards and are free from defects.
• Participate in routine meetings and lead problem-solving activities using a range of lean sigma tools.
• Drive troubleshooting activities and lean initiatives at suppliers to improve their manufacturing processes.
• Lead technology transfer activities at the site level (within, inbound, and outbound), including any scale-up or other process adaptations.
• Lead technical transfer project teams at the site and liaise efficiently with involved functions (e.g., Technical Development, Supply Chain, Production Unit, Quality Control, HSE, other sites).
• Track and report progress across projects by reviewing schedules and due dates, identifying risks, and assisting teams with contingency plans.
• Support root cause investigation of product and process deviations and lead process improvements (either cost/yield and/or product quality) with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and contribute to process validation and risk management activities of the supplier related to packaging.
• Own and drive technical changes, assess the impact of technical changes, and evaluate the technical feasibility of proposed changes.
• Align changes with internal stakeholders.
• Assess manufacturing capability and capacity as part of new supplier selection or existing supplier gap analysis activities.
• Ensure technical excellence in operational start-up for new manufacturing equipment and areas.
• Assess and process supplier and company changes, ensuring product impact is appropriately considered.
• Work with the networks of the relevant platform/cluster, driving the reapplication of standard work processes and best practices.
• Oversee processes and standards to maintain and improve existing and implement new innovative manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate closely and effectively with cross-functional departments, including Marketing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Manufacturing.
• Build and maintain relationships with packaging suppliers to ensure a smooth supply chain.
• Work with suppliers to source packaging materials for secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Maintain detailed records of packaging specifications, testing results, and compliance documentation for internal purposes and to meet regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in packaging management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Certification in project management, quality management systems (e.g., PMP, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor) or Lean Six Sigma tools is a plus.
• Experience with CMOs and managing technical interfaces is highly preferred.