Senior Packaging Engineer, Drug Product & Launches

MannKind Corporation; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MannKind Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design drug product packaging across development stages, identifying critical attributes and regulatory needs to support NDA submissions. You will develop packaging technologies, perform data-driven analyses, and prepare specifications to facilitate production readiness while ensuring compliance with cGMPs and safety guidelines.

The role requires collaboration with Development, Regulatory, and Quality teams, and offers

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Package Engineering with 7-10 years experience in pharma packaging (or MSc with 5-7 years).
• Knowledge of cGMPs and regulatory aspects affecting pharmaceutical packaging development.
• Working knowledge of materials test methodology, laboratory procedures and packaging equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design drug product packaging supporting development by identifying critical attributes and regulatory needs for NDA submission, and production considerations.
• Develop packaging technologies using engineering principles and data synthesis to evaluate package performance.
• Support clinical supply by designing appropriate drug product packaging.
• Scale up packaging technologies to production with technical and financial plans.
• Write purchasing specifications for packaging components, equipment and processes.
• Coordinate and participate in packaging launch activities for new product introductions.
• Generate development and investigation reports for package components, materials and processes.
• Observe all Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines.
• Duties may include other assignments as necessary.

Skills

Materials test methodology

Laboratory procedures

Packaging equipment knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

BS Degree in Package Engineering

MS degree in related field

Job description

MannKind Corporation in Massachusetts is seeking a Packaging Engineer to design drug product packaging across development stages, identifying critical attributes and regulatory needs to support NDA submissions. You will develop packaging technologies, perform data-driven analyses, and prepare specifications to facilitate production readiness while ensuring compliance with cGMPs and safety guidelines.

The role requires collaboration with Development, Regulatory, and Quality teams, and offers