Technical Manager Packaging

Galderma•Baie-D'Urfé, QC

About The Position

Galderma is a leading company dedicated to dermatology, present in approximately 90 countries. With a unique heritage in dermatology and decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma offers an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services covering the entire spectrum of the growing dermatology market. Since its inception in 1981, Galderma has focused on the skin, meeting the individual needs of consumers and patients with superior results in partnership with healthcare professionals. The company seeks individuals who are results-oriented, eager to learn, and bring positive energy, combining initiative with teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about achieving something meaningful for the consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals served daily. Galderma aims to empower each employee and foster their personal development while ensuring the company's needs are met now and in the future. The company encourages diversity and respects the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee. At Galderma, employees are given reasons to believe in the ambition to become the world's leading dermatology company, with opportunities for enriching professional experiences and making a direct and unprecedented impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in primary and secondary packaging of semi-solid products.
Proven project management experience.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work in an international and matrix environment.
Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP).

Nice To Haves

Experience in sterile product packaging is an asset.
Experience in the cosmetic industry or within a pharmaceutical company is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary technical point of contact between Galderma and external suppliers for all technical aspects related to product packaging and manufacturing processes.
Serve as the technical interface with external suppliers (CDMOs) and internal stakeholders.
Lead packaging validation and verification activities in collaboration with external partners.
Support root cause investigations related to deviations in product packaging and filling processes.
Drive changes and improvements in processes and packaging to optimize costs, security of supply, and/or product quality.
Lead or act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for packaging technical transfer activities for assigned products.
Conduct problem-solving activities, Lean initiatives, and workshops at suppliers to improve filling processes and yields.
Ensure packaging data from the External Supply Organization (ESO) is maintained accurately in appropriate systems and databases.
Guarantee the update of Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) standards and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Monitor the capabilities and robustness of assigned CDMOs as an expert in packaging capabilities, capacity, and performance issues.
Ensure smooth flow of knowledge and information between functions and different relevant sites.
Develop new product packaging with suppliers in accordance with Galderma standards.
Collaborate with CDMOs to improve and optimize existing packaging.
Ensure technical excellence during the commissioning of new manufacturing or packaging equipment when used for Galderma products.
Ensure and support the transfer of activities from R&D to Operations teams, particularly concerning technical documentation, development reports, and scale-up reports (pilot and industrial).
Ensure all operational needs are adequately covered during the transfer.
Act as a product expert and be responsible for assigned semi-solid products.
Review and approve manufacturing specifications and other technical documents ( Bills of Materials/BOMs, protocols, reports, etc.).
Provide technical support to Development teams and other MS&T departments for assigned products to contribute to the achievement of overall company objectives.
Be responsible for technical activities related to Product Lifecycle Management (LCM), including process modifications, raw material (RM) changes, and packaging material (PM) modifications.
Support Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams during audits, regulatory submissions, document reviews, investigations, and deviation management.
Collaborate closely and effectively with cross-functional departments: R&D, Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Purchasing, and manufacturing sites.