Packaging Engineering Lead – Technical Services

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus
401(k) match
PTO 20 days
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Columbus, OH seeks a Principal Engineer, Packaging – Technical Services to lead the transfer of products from R&D to Operations, guiding packaging development, site transfers and lifecycle support.

You will partner with R&D, Operations, and external colleagues to ensure regulatory readiness and cGMP compliance while mentoring the Technical Services group and driving improvements across packaging platforms.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor/Master/PhD with extensive pharmaceutical tech transfer and packaging experience.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP, FDA/DEA guidelines and regulatory submissions.
  • Experience in packaging development, site transfers and lifecycle support for multiple dosage forms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead packaging development, site transfers, and NDAs/ANDAs collaboration.
  • Create master data and technical data packages for projects.
  • Generate regulatory submission documents and respond to authorities.
  • Mentor Technical Services staff and coordinate cross-functionally.
  • Support audits and drive continuous improvement across packaging programs.

Skills

Leadership
Regulatory Knowledge
Problem Solving
Communication
Project Management
Mentoring
Technical Packaging
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

B.S. in Chemistry/Engineering/Pharmacy
M.S. in Chemistry/Engineering/Pharmacy
Ph.D. in Chemistry/Engineering/Pharmacy

Tools

SAP
TrackWise
MES
Microsoft Office

Job description

Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Columbus, OH seeks a Principal Engineer, Packaging – Technical Services to lead the transfer of products from R&D to Operations, guiding packaging development, site transfers and lifecycle support.

You will partner with R&D, Operations, and external colleagues to ensure regulatory readiness and cGMP compliance while mentoring the Technical Services group and driving improvements across packaging platforms.

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