Pharmaceutical Packaging Designer

Sharp Services•Allentown, PA

64d

About The Position

Conducts all activities concerned with the design, development and implementation of secondary and tertiary packaging containers by performing the following duties: Review Design Request paperwork and customer packaging/product specifications with Account Executives. Provide all design related information to Estimating in a timely manner to facilitate the estimate process. Advise Account Executives and/or customers on efficient packaging procedures and innovations in packaging or materials. Develop computer generated designs and specifications along with color graphic prototype samples for Account Executives to present to customers for approval. Coordinate with Engineering, Production and/or Estimating on any unusual design projects to determine the solution that best suits both Sharp’s capabilities and the customers’ requirements. Work with engineering staff to develop a system for coordinating drawings/files showing required areas for 2D/serialization and lot/expiration areas. Investigate state-of-the-art design hardware, software, materials, and machinery to keep Sharp Design capabilities current with industry standards. Work with vendors on the development of needed client materials/packing concepts. Perform pre- and post-production quality checks. Continuously maintain Spec Guide that references processes, standards and information on existing packaging equipment at Sharp, such as serialization area parameters. Spec Guide to be referenced during the packaging design and development process. Sharp Packaging Services works across the world to create unique commercial and clinical packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We are made up of two dynamic international divisions, Sharp Packaging Solutions and Sharp Clinical Services. Together our 1,600-strong team works from state-of-the-art facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. We’ve built an exceptional global reputation for the design, serialisation and production of innovative, cost-effective compliance packaging for even the most complex products. Our extensive range includes blister packs, bottles, pouches and stick packs, but our expertise goes far beyond, enabling us to support your product through every stage of design, development, manufacture and delivery. Our clinical services division is one of the world’s leading providers of innovative clinical supply chain services, with a talented and highly experienced team that can handle every aspect of your supply chain. Our work spans everything from drug development and manufacturing to clinical supplies packaging, labelling, distribution, Qualified Person auditing and comparator sourcing.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or Package Design from two-year or four-year college or university is preferred; or at least three to five years related and documented experience and/or training in a related area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have experience in ArtiosCAD, Solidworks, Topps, or similar structural design software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CGMP packaging & medical packaging a plus.

Responsibilities

Review Design Request paperwork and customer packaging/product specifications with Account Executives.
Provide all design related information to Estimating in a timely manner to facilitate the estimate process.
Advise Account Executives and/or customers on efficient packaging procedures and innovations in packaging or materials.
Develop computer generated designs and specifications along with color graphic prototype samples for Account Executives to present to customers for approval.
Coordinate with Engineering, Production and/or Estimating on any unusual design projects to determine the solution that best suits both Sharp’s capabilities and the customers’ requirements.
Work with engineering staff to develop a system for coordinating drawings/files showing required areas for 2D/serialization and lot/expiration areas.
Investigate state-of-the-art design hardware, software, materials, and machinery to keep Sharp Design capabilities current with industry standards.
Work with vendors on the development of needed client materials/packing concepts.
Perform pre- and post-production quality checks.
Continuously maintain Spec Guide that references processes, standards and information on existing packaging equipment at Sharp, such as serialization area parameters.
Spec Guide to be referenced during the packaging design and development process.