Packaging Engineer I

Exelixis • Alameda, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer I is responsible for providing technical oversight of pharmaceutical packaging operations at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs). The qualified candidate will have technical knowledge of packaging operations and have some experience in overseeing pharmaceutical packaging operations at external CMO’s. Additionally, the qualified candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team-based environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or, Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with packaging operations for pharmaceutical products.
• Experience providing CMO on-site technical support, including oversight of packaging issues and investigations.
• Experience working with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrates proficiency with broad use computer applications such as MS Office and specialized applications as needed.
• Has some understanding of labeling and packaging operations including artwork, bottle filling, blistering, cartooning, printing and serialization.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.
• Has good understanding of technical principles, theories, concepts and techniques for packaging.
• Applies strong analytical and business communication skills, be able to present data and results concisely per relevant audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site/remote technical support for project activities such as commercial packaging, implementation/qualification of new packaging line equipment and introduction of components changes.
• Work as “person-in-plant” to oversee routine commercial packaging operations at CMOs as needed.
• Utilize technical expertise to trouble-shoot packaging process issues.
• Provide support for packaging serialization implementation.
• Review and approval of Master Packaging Records and executed packaging batch records, protocols and reports.

Benefits

• 401k plan with generous company contributions
• group medical, dental and vision coverage
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• discretionary annual bonus program
• opportunity to purchase company stock
• long-term incentives
• 15 accrued vacation days in their first year
• 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
• up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year

What This Job Offers

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