Senior Leader, Packaging Equipment Technology

Scorpion Therapeutics; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior packaging/MDCP leader to guide complex equipment projects for new products and source changes. You will drive global packaging capital programs, serve as a packaging SME, and apply advanced packaging concepts to resolve line issues.

The role requires a decade in pharma/biotech/medical devices, with 3+ years in leadership, and strong GMP and regulatory knowledge. Collaboration with serialization and site tech groups is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in pharma/biotech/medical device industries.
• 3+ years in a leadership role (Maintenance, Operations, or Engineering).
• Experience developing/implementing equipment standards across sites.
• Strong GMP/quality systems knowledge and project management skills.
• Familiar with FDA/EMA regulations and design control processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support complex packaging equipment projects for new products and changes.
• Manage global and site capital projects, including transfers and launches.
• Serve as packaging equipment SME, troubleshoot and analyze line performance.
• Apply packaging science concepts (mechanical, electrical, automation, validation).
• Collaborate with Serialization CoE to implement strategies and monitoring.
• Maintain equipment standards and evaluate new tech for compatibility.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a senior packaging/MDCP leader to guide complex equipment projects for new products and source changes. You will drive global packaging capital programs, serve as a packaging SME, and apply advanced packaging concepts to resolve line issues.

The role requires a decade in pharma/biotech/medical devices, with 3+ years in leadership, and strong GMP and regulatory knowledge. Collaboration with serialization and site tech groups is essential.