Pharma Packaging Artwork Lead

SHL Medical AG; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Modern facilities and technologies

Career development opportunities in a

Job summary

SHL Medical in Florida is seeking an experienced artwork manager to oversee end-to-end packaging artwork, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy across labels, cartons, and inserts. You will liaise between customers, engineering, QA, supply chain, and suppliers to drive timely, print-ready deliverables.

The role requires strong project coordination, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of GMP/GDP.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environment.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory labeling and packaging requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA, etc.).
• Proficiency with artwork management systems and design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, WebCenter, or equivalent platforms).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Customers, Engineering, QA, Supply Chain, and external design and print suppliers.
• Coordinate end-to-end artwork development and change process for packaging components, including labels, cartons, leaflets, and inserts.
• Review incoming artwork files for technical accuracy and completeness (die-line, fonts, barcodes, data matrix codes).
• Manage artwork requests, timelines, and approvals, tracking progress through internal systems and customer platforms.
• Collaborate with suppliers to review and verify artwork for technical feasibility and print readiness.
• Support preparation of final print-ready files and coordinate test prints, color proofs, and supplier approvals.
• Ensure validated and approved packaging designs are archived and maintained as official templates.
• Maintain documentation, version control, and traceability for all artwork files.
• Control artwork versioning and retirement of superseded packaging materials.
• Support change control, deviation, and investigation processes related to artwork changes.
• Participate in audits and provide artwork documentation as required.
• Collaborate during label and packaging development to meet regulatory requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Provide guidance on artwork workflows and best practices to customers.
• Lead recurring customer meetings to review artwork changes and timelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for artwork management processes and tools.

Skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance knowledge

GMP/GDP knowledge

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

WebCenter

Job description

SHL Medical in Florida is seeking an experienced artwork manager to oversee end-to-end packaging artwork, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy across labels, cartons, and inserts. You will liaise between customers, engineering, QA, supply chain, and suppliers to drive timely, print-ready deliverables.

The role requires strong project coordination, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of GMP/GDP.