Launch Packaging lead

Sanofi • Morristown, NJ

6d • $133,500 - $192,833

About The Position

The Launch Packaging Lead is accountable for implementing the packaging vision and mission for new launch projects, executing packaging strategy, and managing roadmaps and processes for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for injectable and solid products. The role works closely with the Global Area Head of Packaging to advance an end-to-end, patient-centric packaging culture and support the company’s ambition to lead in sustainable devices and packaging.

The position leads global new product introduction and launch packaging projects, packaging design and development, technical documentation for registrations, and packaging technology and sustainability initiatives. It provides technical leadership to R&D, Regulatory, and manufacturing sites and represents GDPU and Manufacturing & Supply on global project teams and CMC sub-teams. The role also manages and develops the team responsible for launch packaging development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences, or another relevant scientific discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience driving packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering, or related fields.
• Proven track record managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and external networks, collaborate effectively, and adapt approach.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for injectable or solid product packaging.
• Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

• French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive 45 or more global NPI and new launch projects for solid and injectable products, leading packaging engineers to meet project milestones on time, on budget, and on quality, with at least 95% execution adherence.
• Lead packaging design and development for New Product Launches, driving innovation and sustainability and ensuring all newly developed packaging is assessed against the Patient, Planet, Performance framework.
• Lead content and technical documentation standards for new product registrations, ensuring filings meet global regulatory requirements and project timelines.
• Provide technical packaging leadership and analysis to R&D, Regulatory, and manufacturing sites for worldwide product registration.
• Represent GDPU and Manufacturing & Supply on Global Project Teams and CMC sub-teams.
• Direct programs to identify, evaluate, and introduce packaging technologies that improve quality and compliance, advance sustainability through eco-design, improve efficiency, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and maintain supply continuity.
• Promote end-to-end packaging for injectable and solid products within GDPU and related departments through communication, education, and recognition programs.
• Manage and develop the team responsible for launch packaging development.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high-quality healthcare, prevention, and wellness programs.
• At least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.
• Opportunities for career growth through promotion or lateral moves, domestically or internationally.
• Rewards package that recognizes employee contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior