Launch Packaging lead

Sanofi•Morristown, NJ

3d•$133,500 - $192,833•Onsite

About The Position

Our ambition is to become industry leading in sustainable devices & packaging for injectable or solids. As Launch Packaging Leader, you will be accountable for implementing our packaging vision & mission for new launches projects, execute the packaging strategy, and manage roadmaps and processes for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging of injectable/solids. You will play a crucial role in achieving the company's ambition to become an industry leader in this specific area. You will work closely with the Global Area Head of Packaging to transform the organization's mindset and create a culture where end-to-end packaging for injectable or solids is part of our DNA and patient-centric approach. Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering or other related fields.
Proven track record in managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams
Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and external networks, excellence in collaboration, and flexibility in approach
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for injectable or solid product packaging
Fluent in English

Nice To Haves

French is a plus

Responsibilities

Drive 45+ NPI/new launch projects (solids and injectables) globally, leading a group of packaging engineers to meet Launch Project milestones on time, on budget and on quality (≥95% execution adherence).
Lead packaging design and development for New Product Launches (NPL), driving innovation and sustainability across the portfolio, with 100% of newly developed packaging assessed against the 3Ps framework (Patient, Planet, Performance).
Lead content and technical documentation standards for new product registrations (NCEs), ensuring filings meet global regulatory requirements and project timelines.
Provide technical packaging leadership and analysis to R&D, Regulatory, manufacturing sites for the registration of products worldwide, representing GDPU and M&S on Global Project Teams and CMC sub-teams.
Direct innovation programs for the search, evaluation and introduction of new packaging technologies to improve quality and compliance, advance sustainability (Eco-design initiatives), improve efficiencies, reduce costs, eliminate waste and maintain supply continuity.
Promote a culture of end-to-end packaging for injectable or solid within GDPU and related departments through communication, education, and recognition programs.
Manage and develop the team responsible for launch packaging development.