MSD

Associate Director, Engineering – Small Molecule

MSD

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New Jersey • Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Reporting to the Director of Packaging Commercialization, the Associate Director, Engineering, Packaging Commercialization will lead packaging development for new oral solid dosage and parenteral products in our small molecule portfolio.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders across the end-to-end continuum of CMC areas and requires both an understanding of packaging as well as prior experience developing and commercializing new products on cross-functional teams.
  • Accountable for the definition and execution of overall packaging strategies that meet global network needs.
  • Responsibilities include ensuring packaging system designs are robust, packaging processes are efficient, and control strategies are integrated with both upstream and downstream needs.
  • Ensure activities supporting these program deliverables are executed with technical rigor and drive risk understanding and reduction prior to product launch.
  • Accountable for technical risk assessments, packaging specifications, and qualification activities, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and sustainability goals.
  • Lead with ownership and accountability for representing, communicating, and balancing the interests of stakeholders.
  • Drive the right risk posture that balances technical probability, cost and resources, and trade-offs across various groups.
  • Requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to navigate complex situations in a fast-paced environment, all while aligning packaging with product and patient needs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with ten (10) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience; OR Master of Science (M.S.) in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with eight (8) years of relevant pharmaceutical development experience
  • Small molecule portfolio leadership, with experience supporting small molecule portfolio across oral solid dosage forms (tablets, capsules)
  • Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical development process and ability to design, develop, and test primary and secondary packaging components
  • Demonstrated understanding of the use of Risk Assessment tools
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team
  • Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional groups both internally and externally
  • Demonstrated project management experience and ability to provide technical leadership for complex projects while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent technical written and oral communication skills that support presentation of information clearly and concisely for all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current US, and global Regulations, ICH guidance, ISO standards, and quality system regulations for pharmaceutical packaging
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders
  • Ability to manage complex programs and support multiple activities/projects
  • Willingness to grow and learn all areas of Pharmaceutical new product development
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
  • retirement benefits, including 401(k)
  • paid holidays
  • vacation
  • compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
packaging developmentoral solid dosageparenteral productspackaging specificationsrisk assessment toolsproject managementtechnical leadershippackaging system designpharmaceutical development processsustainability goals
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationinfluencing senior leadersindependent worktechnical rigoraccountabilitystakeholder managementnavigating complex situations
Certifications
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)Master of Science (M.S.)