Launch Packaging lead

Sanofi; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Launch Packaging Lead in Morristown, NJ, to own packaging strategy for launches—leading a team of engineers across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for injectables/solids. You’ll drive global NPI projects, align with regulatory requirements, and foster end-to-end packaging culture within GDPU and related groups.

Responsibilities include leading design, documentation standards, and innovative eco-design initiatives to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in packaging launch initiatives.
• Proven track record managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and regulatory understanding.
• Fluent in English; French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive 45+ NPI/new launch projects globally, leading a group of packaging engineers to meet milestones on time, on budget and on quality (≥95% execution adherence).
• Lead packaging design and development for New Product Launches (NPL), driving innovation and sustainability across the portfolio, with 100% of newly developed packaging assessed against the 3Ps framework (Patient, Planet, Performance).
• Lead content and technical documentation standards for new product registrations (NCEs), ensuring filings meet global regulatory requirements and project timelines.
• Provide technical packaging leadership and analysis to R&D, Regulatory, manufacturing sites for the registration of products worldwide, representing GDPU and M&S on Global Project Teams and CMC sub-teams.
• Direct innovation programs for the search, evaluation and introduction of new packaging technologies to improve quality and compliance, advance sustainability (Eco-design initiatives), improve efficiencies, reduce costs, eliminate waste and maintain supply continuity.
• Promote a culture of end-to-end packaging for injectable or solid within GDPU and related departments through communication, education, and recognition programs.
• Manage and develop the team responsible for launch packaging development.

Skills

Packaging launch leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Job Title: Launch Packaging lead

Location: Morristown, NJ

About the Job

Our ambition is to become industry leading in sustainable devices & packaging for injectable or solids. As Launch Packaging Leader, you will be accountable for implementing our packaging vision & mission for new launches projects, execute the packaging strategy, and manage roadmaps and processes for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging of injectable/solids. You will play a crucial role in achieving the company's ambition to become an industry leader in this specific area. You will work closely with the Global Area Head of Packaging to transform the organization's mindset and create a culture where end-to-end packaging for injectable or solids is part of our DNA and patient-centric approach. Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive 45+ NPI/new launch projects (solids and injectables) globally, leading a group of packaging engineers to meet Launch Project milestones on time, on budget and on quality (≥95% execution adherence).
• Lead packaging design and development for New Product Launches (NPL), driving innovation and sustainability across the portfolio, with 100% of newly developed packaging assessed against the 3Ps framework (Patient, Planet, Performance).
• Lead content and technical documentation standards for new product registrations (NCEs), ensuring filings meet global regulatory requirements and project timelines.
• Provide technical packaging leadership and analysis to R&D, Regulatory, manufacturing sites for the registration of products worldwide, representing GDPU and M&S on Global Project Teams and CMC sub-teams.
• Direct innovation programs for the search, evaluation and introduction of new packaging technologies to improve quality and compliance, advance sustainability (Eco-design initiatives), improve efficiencies, reduce costs, eliminate waste and maintain supply continuity.
• Promote a culture of end-to-end packaging for injectable or solid within GDPU and related departments through communication, education, and recognition programs.
• Manage and develop the team responsible for launch packaging development.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering or other related fields.
• Proven track record in managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and external networks, excellence in collaboration, and flexibility in approach.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for injectable or solid product packaging.
• Languages: Fluent in English, French is a plus.

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
• Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale.
• Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.

Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $133.500,00 - $192.833,33 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.