Senior Packaging Development Manager

Johnson & Johnson

Sr. Manager, Packaging Development at Johnson & Johnson overseeing packaging design, development, and commercialization for the Medical Devices sector.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeWarsaw • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging development, design, and commercialization within the medical device industry, ensuring compliance with quality standards and effective project management. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while driving continuous improvement initiatives and managing budgets.

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Packaging DevelopmentProject ManagementISO13485 KnowledgeStatistical AnalysisFinancial Acumen

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Hard Skills

Packaging EngineeringValidation PracticesProcess DevelopmentBusiness Excellence MethodologiesPackaging Supplier ManagementQuality Compliance StandardsNew Product LaunchContinuous Improvement ProjectsSterile Packaging Material KnowledgeBudget Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMotivationTransformational Change SupportCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceRegulated IndustryISO11607ISTAASTM Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, motivate and develop a team of seasoned packaging engineering professionals and project managers to deliver excellence.
Ownership of packaging development packaging design, development, and commercialization from new product launch through end of life.
Synthesize and deploy enterprise packaging strategy aligned with key business partners across R&D, Commercial, Value Stream, New Product Introductions, Operations, Network Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Product Labeling.
Ensure strong technical development of team and partnership with critical functions in the development, testing, validation, and commercialization of device packaging solutions for both new and existing products.
Lead team in the identification, prioritization, and execution of packaging continuous improvement projects.
Ensure packaging validations are completed on time, on budget, and within quality compliance/expectations with third party suppliers, as applicable.
Ensure packaging technologies for currently marketed products meet or exceed both internal DePuy Synthes and/or external quality/compliance/environmental standards.
Maintain departmental and project budgets and ensure timely capital and expense spend within targets.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in packaging, engineering, quality, operations, or related supply chain discipline required.
Experience working in the Medical Device or other regulated industry is preferred.
Experience in Package Engineering and packaging supplier selection/management is preferred.
Past direct people management experience is preferred.
The ability to successfully lead and support transformational change across functions involving innovative solutions is required.
The ability to lead and/or support multiple project teams simultaneously is required.
Experience with Business Excellence and Project Management methodologies is preferred.
Knowledge of sterile packaging material characteristics and validation practices is preferred.
Past experience in process development and in writing and executing validations is preferred.
Knowledge of ISO13485, ISO11607, ISTA and ASTM standards and their application to medical devices is preferred.
Understanding of statistical analysis is required.
Strong financial acumen, including the ability to complete financial analysis for capital purchases, estimate manufacturing costs, estimate component cost is preferred, and support NPV/IRR calculations for investment decisions is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.