Packaging Technical Specialist

GlaxoSmithKline; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline is seeking a Packaging Operations specialist to lead technical pack design for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, enabling reliable supply. You will drive New Product Introductions, transfers and pack changes, and craft specifications and drawings while collaborating with suppliers and procurement.

Hybrid role, on-site in the United States, with emphasis on GMP compliance, risk assessments and packaging process improvements to support patients and supply reliability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of GMP/packaging regulations is preferred.

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.

Skills

GxP Regulations

New Product Introduction

Pack design

Supplier collaboration

Risk assessment

Quality compliance

Data integrity

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean mindset

Supply chain sustainability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

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

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• 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.

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

• 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

Please visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.