Senior Packaging Technologist: Lead NPI & Change Controls

Eisai Pharma AG; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Electric charging points

Discretionary Bonus

Free onsite parking

Onsite restaurant & coffee shop

Learning & development

Retail discounts

Well-being programmes

Prayer room

Job summary

Eisai is seeking a Senior Packaging Technologist to lead packaging projects within the Technical Packaging department at our EKC facility. You will drive scoping, planning and delivery of packaging activities to support product launches and site improvements.

The role requires strong knowledge of packaging materials and processes, cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record in manufacturing environments. Onsite work five days a week in the UK is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a packaging technologist (or similar role).
• Practical experience working within manufacturing and packaging environment.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, components and packaging processes.
• Experience managing and delivering equipment or material changes within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience of working in pharmaceutical industry - Desirable.
• Packaging Technology related qualifications i.e. PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology - Desirable.
• Qualification in project management - Desirable.
• Onsite 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional teams to deliver New Product Introductions (NPI), new suppliers, new tooling or material changes into the packaging facility.
• Lead or support cross functional deviation investigations including CAPA.
• Lead Change Controls to ensure packaging changes are assessed and implemented on time.
• Lead complaint investigations with suppliers and ensure CAPAs are implemented.
• Lead the Technical Packaging qualification or process validation activities, as required.
• Lead packaging line trials, with planning, documentation, approvals and testing.
• Generate Technical reports to document planned or completed activities.
• Work with internal and third-party operations to provide technical guidance.
• Lead cross functional teams to investigate or implement improvements in packaging operations, systems & process.
• Lead or support Continuous Improvement activities.
• Lead or support packaging cleaning development and validation activities.
• Support, Develop, Implement and adhere to SOPs.
• Support GMP in all areas of responsibility.
• Escalate issues to the Technical Packaging Manager timely.

Skills

Packaging technology

GMP/GDP knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Pharmaceutical packaging

Education

PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology

Job description

Eisai is seeking a Senior Packaging Technologist to lead packaging projects within the Technical Packaging department at our EKC facility. You will drive scoping, planning and delivery of packaging activities to support product launches and site improvements.

The role requires strong knowledge of packaging materials and processes, cross-functional leadership, and a proven track record in manufacturing environments. Onsite work five days a week in the UK is expected.