Remote Packaging Program Lead Life Sciences

Toptal; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Toptal is seeking a Packaging Program Lead to own the packaging workstream across the project portfolio, driving lifecycle projects, post-submission launches, and pre-filing engagement. This role addresses pipeline delays by establishing a clear, accountable owner for packaging.

You will coordinate with a remote packaging managed service, oversee labeling and serialization, and push for structured program delivery within GMP-regulated life sciences delivery standards.

Qualifications

• PM experience in life sciences or pharmaceuticals, including GMP, supply chain, and packaging.
• Experience with labeling, end-to-end implementation, and project delivery in regulated environments.
• Ability to work within a matrix organization, managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
• Nice to Have: Background in R&D development and manufacturing site operations.

Responsibilities

• Own the packaging workstream across the full project portfolio, representing it in all project forums.
• Lead end-to-end private label launches, including labeling, packaging, and serialization.
• Drive daily project execution — unblocking issues, escalating as needed, and maintaining schedules.
• Coordinate effectively with the remote packaging managed service.
• Develop a repeatable, structured model for packaging program delivery.
• Provide critical review and challenge of stakeholder technical data to ensure accuracy and feasibility.

Skills

Project management

GMP/regulatory experience

Packaging/labeling/serialization

Matrix organization

Job description

Toptal is seeking a Packaging Program Lead to own the packaging workstream across the project portfolio, driving lifecycle projects, post-submission launches, and pre-filing engagement. This role addresses pipeline delays by establishing a clear, accountable owner for packaging.

You will coordinate with a remote packaging managed service, oversee labeling and serialization, and push for structured program delivery within GMP-regulated life sciences delivery standards.