Packaging Technical Specialist

GSK

North Carolina

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

GSK is seeking a Packaging Operations specialist to lead technical pack design across primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, enabling reliable supply for US operations. The role collaborates with sites, CMOs, procurement and PPMs to design, test and qualify packaging components, support line trials and change management, and ensure compliance with GMP standards.

Hybrid on-site in the United States. You will create and maintain component drawings, specifications and docs, evaluate options

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
3+ years in packaging artwork, printing or design in a regulated environment.
Experience with pack design for primary/secondary/tertiary packaging and specs.
Experience with packaging processes and line trials/qualification activities.

Responsibilities

Lead technical pack design and specification for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to enable reliable packaging supply.
Drive packaging activities for NPI, transfers and major pack changes, including testing qualification and line trials.
Create and maintain component drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
Collaborate with suppliers and procurement to evaluate options, cost and sustainability opportunities.
Support compliance activities, including packaging investigations, CAPAs, inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Business Acumen

Business Agility

Compliance Packaging

Data Integrity

Detail-Oriented

Digital Fluency

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

New Product Introduction (NPI)

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Supply Chain Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Packaging, Graphic Design, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it's vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply.

We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

Position Summary

APS exists Globally to support continuity of packaging supply. The Packaging Operations team within APS is responsible for the interfacing with sites, CMOs, procurement, suppliers, and Packaging Project Managers (PPM's) to deliver pack design and specification service for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

Responsibilities

Lead technical pack design and specification for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to enable reliable packaging supply.
Drive packaging activities for New Product Introductions, transfers and major pack changes, including Pack Testing qualification and line trial support.
Create and maintain component drawings, specifications, and associated technical documentation.
Work with suppliers and procurement to evaluate component options, cost and sustainability opportunities.
Support compliance activities, including packaging-related investigations, CAPAs, inspections and technical risk assessments.

Why You?

This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site regularly at a United States location as business needs require.

Basic Qualification

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Packaging, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years' experience in packaging artwork, printing or packaging design in a manufacturing or regulated environment.
Experience with pack design for primary, secondary or tertiary packaging and familiarity with component specifications.
Experience with Packaging processes and ability to support line trials and qualification activities.

Preferred Qualification

Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments and knowledge of good manufacturing practice.
Experience with artwork management, printing processes or serialization/track and trace concepts.
Project management experience and familiarity with planning tools.
Knowledge of packaging materials, conversion processes and testing methods.
Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier change proposals.
Ability to build network across the organization and influence key stakeholders.
Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Demonstrate the right behaviors of working across boundaries and ability to perform in a cross functional, cross regional and culturally diverse team.

Working model

This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site regularly at a United States location as business needs require.

What we offer

You will join a team focused on practical impact, learning and visible career development. You will work on meaningful projects that improve supply reliability, reduce complexity and deliver value for patients. We welcome applications from people with a range of backgrounds and experience.

What we value in you

You are practical, organized and take ownership to deliver results. You work well with others and explain ideas clearly. You are curious and open to learning new ways of working. You care about quality and the impact your work has on patients and supply reliability.

Skills