: Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance, drug product, and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle. With over 40 years of experience and a growing team of over 2,200 experts servicing global clients from North America and European sites, Cambrex is a trusted partner in branded and generic markets for API and dosage form development and manufacturing. At Cambrex, our people set us apart. We’re committed to attracting, nurturing, and retaining a passionate and talented team of valued experts in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Life, LTD, generous vacation in your first year, sick time, and retirement savings! Known for our scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong customer focus, we offer a range of career opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Overview:

Support the Pharmaceutical Packaging Department by managing the implementation of new products, tech transfers, and associated activities.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with project managers and clients during tech transfer and product development project meetings
• Supports overall site performance measures involving packaging materials and packaging opportunities
• Chairs bi-weekly meeting to ensure that client service, planning, and quality are aligned as to upcoming changes and modifications
• Heavy Communication directly with client counterparts and client documentation centers
• Plans and directs activities concerned with the design and development of containers and container closure systems
• Evaluates component drawings and specifications to determine appropriateness for use
• Works with clients, packaging component suppliers and site procurement to identify appropriate containers and container closure systems
• Heavy involvement with site procurement regarding purchasing of packaging materials to support PD and commercial projects
• Works with clients, packaging component suppliers and site procurement to identify appropriate primary and secondary labeling and printed components
• Works with packaging department management and mechanics during packaging component selection process
• Works with Validation and QA groups during packaging component qualifications
• Works with packaging department management and mechanics during packaging line trials
• Writes and revises packaging component specifications and related department SOPs
• Supervises the Packaging Engineer who is responsible for the generation of and revisions to packaging specifications
• Works closely with Label Control to ensure compliance
• Works closely with customer and site Quality representatives regarding disposition of obsolete printed packaging materials
• Works with department management and mechanics in identification and selection of new packaging department equipment
• Works with Engineering, Validation and QA during equipment qualifications
• Supports packaging by troubleshooting or working to resolve packaging component issues
• Site representative with Package Serialization opportunity, scheduling and conducting vendor meetings and visits, sharing site updates with internal and external customers

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong technical writing skills
• Current on trends in Pharmaceutical packaging industry in terms of materials, equipment and regulatory requirements
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment
• May be required to move about the facility
• May be required to remain sedentary for extended periods of time

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Packaging Engineering or similar preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturing and Packaging experience