Senior Engineer, Primary Container, Biologics

Johnson & Johnson•Malvern, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Engineer Primary Container, Biologics, will lead the development, selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of vial systems, pre-filled syringes, cartridges, cell therapy bags and emerging container technologies for new biologic drug products. The role ensures all primary containers comply with global regulatory, technical, and quality standards while driving innovation and operational excellence. It is part of the global Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) Team.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field is required.
Advanced degree is required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in biologics drug product development, packaging science, or container–closure engineering.
Proven leadership experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
Demonstrated experience with commercial biologics and regulatory submissions.
Expertise in CCI testing, extractables/leachables, materials compatibility, and aseptic processing.
Strong understanding of combination product regulations and CMC expectations.
Strong leadership, team-building, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Excellent communication and strategic problem‑solving abilities.
Ability to manage complex portfolios with multiple competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Specific expertise in pre-filled syringe systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute the global strategy for primary containers supporting biologics across the JJIM portfolio.
Oversee development, qualification, and lifecycle management of vial systems, pre-filled syringes, cartridges, and new container technologies.
Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain) to align container solutions with product needs.
Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for container systems.
Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies to enhance performance and patient safety.
Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for regulatory submissions and inspections.
Drive innovation and the implementation of new technologies across biologics packaging.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in container technologies.
Support the development of advanced therapy packaging including cell therapy bags and cryo-capable container closure systems.
Oversee the design, evaluation, and qualification of primary container systems including vials, pre-filled syringes, cartridges, stoppers, and seals.
Provide scientific leadership on container–closure integrity (CCI), extractables and leachables (E&L), materials compatibility, and device-drug interface requirements.
Ensure container strategies support formulation stability, manufacturability, and patient usability.
Partner across CMC, Formulation, Device Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to drive product development programs.
Manage timelines, resources, and budgets for container-related activities.
Lead risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and governance reviews.
Ensure compliance with global regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA, ICH, ISO, USP/EP/JP).
Author and review regulatory documentation for IND, IMPD, BLA, and NDA submissions.
Serve as SME during regulatory inspections and health authority interactions.