Senior Packaging Engineer — Medical Device Packaging & Innovation

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in the United States seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to help ensure timely packaging of products, lead packaging and device development, and prepare specifications and graphics for the portfolio.

The role is an individual contributor under general supervision, requiring experience managing multiple projects with internal and external teams, interfacing with OPCJ, OPDC, and OCPI, and supporting qualification and cost‑saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of package development/engineering experience in regulated environment.
• Experience with CMOs and packaging graphics/software tools is a plus.
• Strong planning, multi-tasking, and project management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist/lead in packaging development, designs, prototypes, and testing.
• Generate specifications and BOMs with CMOs; manage packaging documentation.
• Support testing protocols for packaging, shipping, temperature control, and trials.
• Collaborate across functions: quality, supply chain, marketing, and sourcing.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize manufacturability of packaging.

Skills

Packaging development

CMO experience

Adobe Creative Cloud

Global Vision

MS Project

MS Office

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Global Vision

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in the United States seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to help ensure timely packaging of products, lead packaging and device development, and prepare specifications and graphics for the portfolio.

The role is an individual contributor under general supervision, requiring experience managing multiple projects with internal and external teams, interfacing with OPCJ, OPDC, and OCPI, and supporting qualification and cost‑saving initiatives.