Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D
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Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of packaging components and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. Working by the side of its customers from concept to patient, West creates products that promote the efficiency, reliability and safety of the world's pharmaceutical drug supply. West is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, and supports its customers from locations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. West's 2020 sales of $2.14 billion reflect the daily use of approximately 112 million of its components and devices, which are designed to improve the delivery of healthcare to patients around the world.
Location: Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE Department: R&D Job Summary Responsible for planning, organizing, executing and leading packaging projects in support of West’s Elastomers & Primary Containment platform. Drive technical solutions for sterilizable packaging of containment components for pharmaceutical customers, work with cross-functional development teams and work with strategic suppliers to develop and improve packaging systems in life cycle management (LCM) and Customer Development Agreements (DA) projects. As a member of the LCM Component Packaging Team, act as a subject matter expert for component packaging and closely work in multidisciplinary and international groups with global engineering, procurement and quality assurance to drive technical decisions which support West’s business objectives. Key responsibilities include engaging with various project teams and functional groups at West to develop packaging critical to the integrity of West’s products, supporting complex supply chain and operations in the sustainment of commercial packaging.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Technical packaging lead for Research and Development efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization
Engage with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging solutions
Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in containment and delivery
Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for design history file (DHF) for all assigned projects including design inputs, risk analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and design verification
Support customers and suppliers as required for the development of new packaging solutions
Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories
Deliver technical reports, executive summaries and presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members
Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group
Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical, chemical engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline
Desirable: Master’s degree or other advanced graduate-level degree in a related field
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience and a proven track record of projects led within international, cross-functional teams
Proven understanding of fundamental engineering principles with a passion for technical / scientific writing and documentation and working with new materials, manufacturing processes and test methodologies
Ideally previous knowledge or experience with aseptic pharmaceutical processing
Technical project leadership experience
Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken (knowledge of German is advantageous)
Strong written/ verbal communication skills for effective work in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams
Effective problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong technical writing abilities
Travel requirements: 10 % – up to 26 business days per year
What sets us apart?
Internationality – As an American company, we live in a global cooperation within international structures
Philanthropy – We value an appreciative and friendly work environment as well as flat hierarchies
Market-appropriate remuneration – We offer an attractive, market-oriented remuneration, including company social benefits and purchasing benefits
Social engagement – We support local aid organizations through various actions organized by our employees
Diversity – We at West value the wide range of our employees who make up our company
Safety – Occupational safety is our highest priority; we offer secure jobs in a sustainable industry
Development opportunities – Our employees benefit from an extensive range of trainings as well as from a constant and targeted employee development
Family-friendly culture – We attach great importance to reconciling private life and work; flexible working hours are definitely a matter for us
Have we aroused your interest?
Then become part of our West family! Please apply online with your complete application documents in English via our recruiting system ! We are looking forward to meeting you!
West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Kiefernweg 5, 52249 Eschweiler, Tel.: +49 2403 796-0 West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. www.westpharma.com