Assoc. Dir., Engineering , Combination Products Platform Assembly and Packaging Technical Leadership

BioSpace; West Point (PA); Hybrid; USD 126,500 - 199,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement (401(k))

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in West Point, Pennsylvania is seeking an Associate Director of Engineering for the Combination Products Platform. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing risk, and ensuring compliance in product assembly and packaging. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in pharmaceutical packaging and a relevant advanced degree. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $126,500 to $199,100.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience with BS, 10 years with MS, or 8 years with PhD in relevant fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical packaging and combination product assembly.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on assembly and packaging portfolio.
• Drive risk management activities and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in medical device commercialization

Leadership skills in cross-functional teams

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements

Risk management principles knowledge

Strong analytical thinking

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in related fields

Master of Science in related fields

PhD in related fields

Job description

Overview

Assoc. Dir., Engineering , Combination Products Platform Assembly and Packaging Technical Leadership

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Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and ensure scientific rigor, technical problem solving and execution excellence across the MDCP assembly and packaging platform portfolio, including interrogation of the data/science through technical reviews and exploring alternative ways to view and solve problems to achieve results.
• Drive proactive risk management activities, including risk assessment, risk mitigation, and risk communication strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that all platforms (e.g. syringes, auto injectors, kits) meet safety, efficacy, quality, and robust supply standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including packaging commercialization, quality, analytical, regulatory, manufacturing, Device Development and Technology, Technical Product Leaders, and Value Chain to facilitate effective technical support and platform stewardship, including above-site support for significant investigations, complaints monitoring and rapid response activities.
• Manage the portfolio of work in the platform, holding the cross-functional team accountable to deliver on priorities.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for technical support and MDCP packaging & assembly platform stewardship, including managing ongoing changes and tech transfers for components, equipment, and processes. Develop, maintain, and refine technical platform lifecycle management plans, and optimize platform standards.
• Oversee lifecycle changes for MDCP packaging platforms ensuring internal technical requirements are achieved and ensure filings with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Ensure thorough engineering, medical device and packaging science is applied to deliverables for new product introductions and tech transfers across the network, including aligning control and validation strategies.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements And Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with twelve (12) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
• Master of Science (MS) in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with ten (10) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields; OR
• PhD in packaging/ mechanical/ chemical/ biochemical engineering, pharmaceutical science or chemistry or related fields with eight (8) years relevant experience in pharmaceutical packaging, combination product assembly and packaging, or related technical fields.

Required Skills And Experience

• Subject matter expertise in medical device and combination product commercialization and tech transfer, assembly and packaging process improvement and support from early stage through launch and supply, including components, process, and equipment, as well as qualification and validation, medical device design controls and device risk management, and design verification/validation.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role; managing cross functional teams supporting medical device and/or combination product assembly and packaging.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to interrogate the science, identify true requirements, and detect critical flaws including risk identification, gap analysis and mitigation strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical devices and combination products and packaging.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, including ISO 14971 and other relevant standards.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a focus on driving continuous improvement and implementing best practices in technical support and product stewardship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. We comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, as applicable.

Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid schedule (three days on-site per week, Monday-Thursday, with Friday remote, subject to business needs).

Salary range: $126,500.00 - $199,100.00. Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information is available at the company compensation and benefits page.

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