Packaging Operations Specialist – NPI & Validation

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Healthcare reimbursement scheme

Job summary

Almac Pharma Services is seeking a Technical Specialist for Packaging Operations in Craigavon. The role focuses on delivering efficient, compliant, right-first-time packaging processes within a highly regulated environment.

You will support new product introductions, coordinate trials and validations, and produce GMP documentation. You will also act as the technical contact for packaging, equipment and serialization while working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• This role requires experience executing technical activities or experiments with data interpretation and clear outcome summaries.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for precise documentation.
• Experience with GMP documentation and packaging processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and packaging changes by planning, testing and qualifying processes.
• Collaborate with Packaging Operations, Quality, Engineering, IT and Client Services to transition projects into routine production.
• Generate and review GMP documentation, including validation protocols, batch records and SOPs.
• Coordinate process trials, qualification and validation activities, analyse results and report outcomes.
• Serve as the technical contact for packaging processes, equipment and serialization, supporting client meetings and audits.
• Identify opportunities to improve process performance and support CAPA and change control.
• Train production teams on new or amended packaging processes.

Skills

Technical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

Almac Pharma Services is seeking a Technical Specialist for Packaging Operations in Craigavon. The role focuses on delivering efficient, compliant, right-first-time packaging processes within a highly regulated environment.

You will support new product introductions, coordinate trials and validations, and produce GMP documentation. You will also act as the technical contact for packaging, equipment and serialization while working with cross-functional teams.