Packaging Technical Specialist

GSK•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Operations team within APS is responsible for interfacing with sites, CMOs, procurement, suppliers, and Packaging Project Managers (PPM’s) to deliver pack design and specification service for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Lead technical pack design and specification for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to enable reliable packaging supply. Drive packaging activities for New Product Introductions, transfers and major pack changes, including Pack Testing qualification and line trial support. Create and maintain component drawings, specifications, and associated technical documentation. Work with suppliers and procurement to evaluate component options, cost and sustainability opportunities. Support compliance activities, including packaging-related investigations, CAPAs, inspections and technical risk assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Packaging, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years’ experience in packaging artwork, printing or packaging design in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
Experience with pack design for primary, secondary or tertiary packaging and familiarity with component specifications.
Experience with Packaging processes and ability to support line trials and qualification activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments and knowledge of good manufacturing practice.
Experience with artwork management, printing processes or serialization/track and trace concepts.
Project management experience and familiarity with planning tools.
Knowledge of packaging materials, conversion processes and testing methods.
Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier change proposals.
Ability to build network across the organization and influence key stakeholders.
Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Demonstrate the right behaviors of working across boundaries and ability to perform in a cross functional, cross regional and culturally diverse team.

Responsibilities

Lead technical pack design and specification for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to enable reliable packaging supply.
Drive packaging activities for New Product Introductions, transfers and major pack changes, including Pack Testing qualification and line trial support.
Create and maintain component drawings, specifications, and associated technical documentation.
Work with suppliers and procurement to evaluate component options, cost and sustainability opportunities.
Support compliance activities, including packaging-related investigations, CAPAs, inspections and technical risk assessments.