Pharma Packaging Engineer I: Drug-Product Packaging

MannKind Corporation; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MannKind Corporation in Danbury, CT seeks a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and transfer cost-effective packaging for pharmaceutical products. You will identify critical attributes, regulatory needs, and production requirements to ensure compliant packaging solutions.

The role involves analyzing packaging performance, writing development reports, and coordinating with Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply to support new product introductions and launches.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering with 1-3 years or MS with 0-2 years of related experience in engineering in pharmaceuticals or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of materials test methodology, laboratory procedures and packaging equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cGMP’s and various regulatory aspects affecting pharmaceutical packaging development

Responsibilities

• Design drug product packaging in support of the drug development process by identifying critical drug product attributes, commercialization requirements, regulatory needs and production efficiencies.
• Develop packaging technologies using engineering principles and scientific analysis to collect and synthesize data relating to package and drug product performance.
• Support clinical supply activities by designing appropriate drug product packaging.
• Scale up packaging technologies to production by compiling and executing the necessary technical and financial plans.
• Write, create and establish purchasing specifications for packaging requirements (components, in process controls) based upon development and transfer activities.
• Coordinate and participate in the launch activities related to packaging which are required to support new product introductions.
• Generate written development and investigation reports in support of package components, materials, equipment and processes.
• Responsible for observing all Company, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the work listed above and may include other assignments as necessary.

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering

Job description

MannKind Corporation in Danbury, CT seeks a Packaging Engineer to design, develop, and transfer cost-effective packaging for pharmaceutical products. You will identify critical attributes, regulatory needs, and production requirements to ensure compliant packaging solutions.

The role involves analyzing packaging performance, writing development reports, and coordinating with Development, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply to support new product introductions and launches.