Onsite Packaging Materials Expert & Tech Lead

Boehringer Ingelheim; Barceloneta (PR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Subject Matter Technical Expert for Packaging on site to guide product life cycles and new product development. You will deliver projects with alternative packaging materials, optimize designs, and troubleshoot shop-floor issues while aligning with Sustainability and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include autonomous evaluation of change requests, complex data analysis, and providing technical input to Regulatory Authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry.
• Master’s (Packaging or Polymers) preferred with 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Additional qualification in project management (Lean, agility) is desired
• Expertise in packaging materials, packaging functionalities, packaging processes
• Thorough understanding and process knowledge of GMP, Quality systems and lifecycle processes
• Fluency in English required – additional language skills are desired
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Training and leadership in Agile Management preferred
• Proven and demonstrated specialized/depth of knowledge and leadership in identified discipline

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for all Packaging matters on site including analysis of product life cycle and guidance to Global Innovation during new product development
• Evaluate and approve moderate and major change requests autonomously
• Analyze complex process/product data and prepare reports autonomously
• Provide troubleshooting and scientific guidance for technical transfer, deviations, validations, tests
• Support questions from Regulatory Authorities in various processes
• Develop technical solutions for process optimization and cost of goods impact
• Recommend new technologies to support future manufacturing platforms
• Lead cross-functional streams and projects aligned with project management methodologies
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to BI/external standards

Skills

Packaging expertise

Polymers

GMP knowledge

English fluent

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s in Packaging or Polymers (preferred)

Job description

Boehringer Ingelheim seeks a Subject Matter Technical Expert for Packaging on site to guide product life cycles and new product development. You will deliver projects with alternative packaging materials, optimize designs, and troubleshoot shop-floor issues while aligning with Sustainability and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include autonomous evaluation of change requests, complex data analysis, and providing technical input to Regulatory Authorities.