Senior Packaging Engineer

About the role

The SR, Packaging Engineer position typically reports to a senior leader in the Packaging and Device Technology department. The Senior Packaging Engineer is a technical resource responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations ensuring the timely packaging of OAPI’s products.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations ensuring the timely packaging of OAPI’s products.
• Manage complex multiple projects simultaneously involving both internal and external team members.
• Interface with various company entities including but not limited to OPCJ, OPDC, and OCPI teams to provide support for packaging processes for new and life cycle products and devices.
• Support packaging innovation and development projects within P&DT department.
• Work with internal resources and packaging suppliers to achieve functional packaging goals.
• Work with commercial operations (package engineering, technical services, supply chain and distribution), quality management, marketing, finance and sourcing, as well as with packaging suppliers and CMOs.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Oversee packaging activities and help support troubleshooting activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of related package development and engineering experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, or related field or other FDA regulated product environment.
• Demonstrated effective technical and leadership skills with track record of completing projects on time and accomplishing goals.
• Good planning, multi-tasking, and project management skills.
• Ability to function under direction of a manager as well as part of a team.
• Experienced in managing multiple priorities/projects simultaneously in fast-paced environment.
• Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials.
• Experienced in working with CMOs.
• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical product dosage forms including tablets and parenterals, as well as devices.
• Basic understanding of the supply chain and distribution process.
• Sound understanding of qualification (IOQ), validation, stability testing, process validation/verification, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements as they pertain to packaging and devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communications internally and with external manufacturing partners.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud design software is a plus.
• Experience with Global Vision proofreading software a plus.
• Competency in use of business and project management computer software (such as MS Project and MS Office).
• Capable of transporting self to various work locations.

Qualifications/ Required Knowledge/ Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Package Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
• Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
• Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
• Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
• Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.