Director, Global Packaging & Artwork Strategy

Cytokinetics; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytokinetics seeks an Associate Director of Packaging & Artwork Management to lead artwork lifecycle activities across global markets. reporting to the Director, this role coordinates with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, CMOs, and external manufacturers to ensure timely, compliant packaging artwork delivery.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end artwork processes, implement AMS, and drive improvements in efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in pharmaceutical packaging, labeling, and artwork management within a GxP environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements governing artwork, labeling, and packaging.

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for all artwork-related queries and issues.
• Perform day-to-day artwork management activities.
• Manage artwork change requests and maintain the artwork database.
• Build and maintain robust procedures and workflows.
• Support product launches, line extensions, market expansions, and product maintenance through artwork coordination.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Affairs regarding artwork approvals and change requests.
• Oversee mock-ups and concept artwork for regulatory and internal use.
• Communicate upcoming artwork changes to CMOs to minimize print write-off costs.
• Escalate delays, risks, or issues to stakeholders.
• Support artwork-related training and AMS validation/implementation.
• Utilise automated proofreading tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, right-first-time performance, and process simplicity.
• Prepare and communicate artwork status reports and KPIs.

Skills

Pharmaceutical packaging

Artwork management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Artwork Management System (AMS)

Job description

Cytokinetics seeks an Associate Director of Packaging & Artwork Management to lead artwork lifecycle activities across global markets. reporting to the Director, this role coordinates with Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, CMOs, and external manufacturers to ensure timely, compliant packaging artwork delivery.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end artwork processes, implement AMS, and drive improvements in efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced, regulated environment.