Technology Leader - Packaging

Req #: 1803769
Location:Boudry, NeuchatelCH
Job Category:Manufacturing/Technical Operations
Work Location: Route de Perreux 1 BOUDRY 2017
Organization: Celgene International SaRL
Schedule:40
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Employee Status: Full time
Job Type: Regular
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Other Locations:Switzerland- Boudry

Description

Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health.  We value our passion for patients, ​quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries, and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

• Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:



• The design, development, planning and implementation of product packaging concepts and methods for new products as well as evaluation and improvement of existing packaging designs.


• Design, testing and validation of the packaging materials and packaged product (stability studies, extractables and leachables, transport studies, patient handling studies etc)


• Lead/manage strategic packaging projects (collaborating Development, Manufacturing, Marketing and the Commercial organizations) from project initiation to closure including after action reviews.


• Collaborate with the manufacturing and development to ensure that the packaging designs are optimized for the product (stability, integrity etc) and its manufacturability.


• Consult with vendors in the development of packaging components and materials. Establish standards and guidelines for supplier evaluation. Evaluate and select packaging suppliers/vendors; periodically conduct vendor reviews.


• Identify, assess and drive forward key innovation opportunities. Transition these new design/technologies into the Manufacturing environment/sites.


• Mentor, train, and support the manufacturing personnel in the application of science in the packaging arena


• Ensure proof of concept, feasibility and pilot studies are carried out successfully. Implement new designs, materials and technologies in the Global Commercial Supply Manufacturing network.


• Perform trials, qualification and validation for manufacturing packaging materials, processes/technologies including writing and reviewing of test protocols and reports.  


• Responsible for expanding and continuously updating a scientific knowledge base for packaging materials,  technologies and processes. Apply this understanding to optimize/improve Celgene Products and manufacturing processes. Actively engages with external bodies to keep abreast of new approaches, technologies and the associated regulatory pathways.


• Advises on Scientific and Business developments within the Packaging arena (including Technology, Processes, Regulations).


• Assists with the development of Standards, Guidelines and SOP’s to enhance the quality and robustness of our Packaging Design, Implementation and Manufacturing Packing operations, knowledge transfer and technical support processes.



• Skills/Knowledge Required:



• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Natural Science which includes Packaging within the course.


• At least 10 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical/Cosmetics/Food industry with experience in the development/application of packaging design and implementation.


• Experience in the development/application of packaging design and implementation.


• Knowledge and experience of both primary and secondary packaging.


• Excellent working knowledge of QA, cGMP and the Pharmaceutical Regulatory framework.


• Excellent technical/scientific skills and knowledge (knowledge of the relationship of product, process, packaging equipment and packaging materials).


• Excellent leadership skills and ability to influence and work across organizational boundaries.


• Effective communication skills, excellent command of English and preferably another European language.

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