Associate Director, Packaging Development

Proclinical Staffing; Antwerpen; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Proclinical Staffing seeks an Associate Director, Packaging Development to oversee the development and validation of secondary and tertiary packaging solutions within a global manufacturing network. This role emphasizes innovative, cost-effective, and patient-centric packaging while ensuring regulatory compliance, and also leads graphic design and artwork management for packaging.

You will require strong project management skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and pharmaceutical project management.
• Proven experience in secondary and tertiary packaging development, including transport packaging.
• Expertise in graphic design and visual identity creation for pharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge of regulatory labeling requirements and artwork management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with problem-solving and innovation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Certification in project management is a plus.
• Understanding of cost of goods (COG) and investment decision-making.

Responsabilités

• Develop and validate secondary and tertiary packaging solutions from concept to commercialization.
• Lead graphic design and visual identity projects for packaging, including artwork creation and modification.
• Establish and maintain processes, SOPs, and training materials to ensure smooth packaging launches.
• Identify and evaluate packaging features that enhance patient and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize costs and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement packaging standards and guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise and governance on packaging technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Support technology transfer projects and manufacturing strategies related to packaging.
• Manage change control processes and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Maintain strong links with device and primary packaging development teams to prepare for new product launches.

Connaissances

GMP-regulated environments

Pharmaceutical project management

Secondary packaging development

Tertiary packaging development

Graphic design and visual identity

Regulatory labeling and artwork

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical and conceptual thinking

Communication and leadership

English and French proficiency

Description du poste

Lead the development of cutting-edge pharmaceutical packaging solutions that drive innovation, compliance, and exceptional patient experiences worldwide.

Proclinical is seeking an Associate Director, Packaging Development to oversee the development and validation of secondary and tertiary packaging solutions within a global manufacturing network. This role focuses on creating innovative, cost-effective, and patient-centric packaging solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will also lead graphic design and visual identity initiatives for packaging, ensuring alignment with business needs. The position requires strong project management skills and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to support product launches and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate secondary and tertiary packaging solutions from concept to commercialization.
• Lead graphic design and visual identity projects for packaging, including artwork creation and modification.
• Establish and maintain processes, SOPs, and training materials to ensure smooth packaging launches.
• Identify and evaluate packaging features that enhance patient and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize costs and processes throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement packaging standards and guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise and governance on packaging technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Support technology transfer projects and manufacturing strategies related to packaging.
• Manage change control processes and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Maintain strong links with device and primary packaging development teams to prepare for new product launches.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Strong background in GMP‑regulated environments and pharmaceutical project management.
• Proven experience in secondary and tertiary packaging development, including transport packaging.
• Expertise in graphic design and visual identity creation for pharmaceutical products.
• Knowledge of regulatory labeling requirements and artwork management.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking with a focus on problem‑solving and innovation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in English and French.
• Certification in project management is a plus.
• Understanding of finance, including cost of goods (COG) and investment decision‑making.

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