MSAT Packaging Exp. Engineer

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Hopewell Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is seeking an MSAT Packaging Exp. Engineer for an onsite/hybrid role supporting packaging development, testing, qualification, and lifecycle activities across multiple sites.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure cGMP compliance, manage cost, and drive packaging solutions for advanced therapies and distribution. This role offers global collaboration and a focus on patient-centered packaging design.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent with strong technical foundation.
• Minimum six years of related experience in packaging, labeling, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Passive Shipping Solutions and packaging distribution testing (cold chain).

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle packaging equipment, process transfer and NP launches support per JJIMSC standards.
• Lead transportation study activities including physical/simulated distribution testing.
• Support packaging line trials, qualification, and human factors studies.
• Collaborate with internal/external sites on equipment and process improvements.
• Develop secondary/tertiary packaging for new products and tech transfers.
• Ensure cost, schedule, and regulatory compliance across Packaging projects.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Project management

cGMP knowledge

Packaging design knowledge

Global collaboration

English fluency

Education

Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Packaging Design Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way!

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for an MSAT Packaging Exp. Engineer to join our Team! This is an onsite/hybrid role.

Position Summary

Support the deployment of the Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicines Supply Chain (JJIMSC) vision “Transforming our world, delivering affordable medicines to anyone, anywhere, any day by focusing on driving performance of the manufacturing network, its physical assets, processes, products, technical resources and optimizing Cost of Goods produced.

Strategic Operation & Packaging is part of J&J Innovative Medicine supply chain, a global organization responsible for supplying medicines to markets around the world. With Quality as their primary focus, this group strives to provide access and affordability through innovation and strong collaboration with their R&D and Commercial partners to deliver life changing solutions for patients in need.

J&J Innovative Medicine supply chain (JJIMSC) is recruiting for a Packaging Exp. Engineer to be part of the Strategic Operation & Packaging department, within the Manufacturing Science and Technologies organization.

The Packaging Exp. Engineer will be responsible for providing Advanced Therapies, distribution studies, shipping route verification, and other packaging-related SME support to J&J Innovative Medicine Supply Chain (JJIMSC).

In this position, the Senior Packaging Engineer will lead and collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop, test, qualify, leverage, and commercialize advance therapies solutions for both new products and lifecycle management, while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and JJSC guidelines.

In addition, they will provide secondary and tertiary packaging engineering support for new product launches, technical transfers, and lifecycle management-related activities/projects for all JJIM internal and external packaging sites, as applicable.

General Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle packaging equipment, process technology transfer and new product launch technical support as required by JJIMSC and PES sites in alignment with current and in-process standards, including Commissioning and Qualification (C&Q) for PES sites and Process Performance Validation (PPV/PPQ) across all JJIMSC/MTO platforms (SM, LM and AT platforms).

• Lead / drive the following Transportation Study related activities for the supply chain: Physical/Simulated Distribution Testing and Temperature Control (Cold Chain) Qualification activities, as required.

• Provide support to product protection (physical and/or simulated), packaging line trials, packaging equipment/material qualifications, child resistant requirements, human factor studies and patient centric design.

• Support Shipping Route verification (SRV) related activities, as required.

• Provide day-to-day Secondary and Distribution (Tertiary) Packaging material support to the supply chain.

• Provide site technical support (internal and external) with packaging related quality and compliance investigations including equipment assessment, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis processes.

• Work with our packaging sites to identify and deliver cost improvement or cost avoidance projects that result in lower unit cost. In addition, support the internal and external sites with packaging equipment and processes efficiency improvement initiatives / activities, as required.

• As required, design and develop secondary and distribution (tertiary) packages for optimal equipment performance and process compatibility, considering patient/end user preferences and limitations.

• Within the context of secondary/tertiary packaging for new product launches and technical transfers, drive the development and implementation of leading-edge technology for all packaging locations managed by JJIMSC (internal and external).

• Optimize design, program, processes, and technical platform to meet current and future needs, have knowledge of packaging materials, equipment, and package design/testing.

• Plan/verifies and controls project and/or program costs and schedules, as needed.

• Support sustainability / environmentally friendly packaging initiatives as required.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering or Equivalent Technical / Engineering discipline is required.

• A minimum of six (6) years of related experience in packaging, labeling, and manufacturing processes is required.

• Project management skills required.

• Knowledge in the design, development, testing, qualification, and commercialization of Passive Shipping Solutions is required.

• Experience with secondary & tertiary packaging materials & designs is required.

• Knowledge of packaging distribution / transportation testing (for cold chain & non- cold chain products) is required.

• Validation / qualification of packaging equipment, material & processes is preferred.

• Experience in the areas of pharma, chemical, biologics, medical devices, or other regulated products areas is preferred.

• Knowledge of cGMP is required.

Preferred:

• The ability to be effective in a global environment with the ability to manage and lead technical issues with multi-functional global partners is required.

• Ability to lead and influence others in a complex matrix organization is preferred.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely across all levels of the company, across the supply chain, deliver and with the commercial franchises as appropriate is preferred.

• Project Management (PMP), Lean Six Sigma, Process Excellence, FPX, and Kepner Tregoe Certifications are preferred.

Location: Raritan (US)Titusville (US) or America, with a preference for North America.

Languages: Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluency in other languages is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Works in an international environment across different time zones. Travel: Min.20% - as required based on project conditions and business needs

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

If you are under 18 years of age, you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment, as well as get a parent’s consent for the background check.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$79,000.00 - $127,650.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

• Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
• Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
• Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days
• Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
• Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

Additional information can be found through the link below.

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits