Senior Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer, Technical Operations

Travere Therapeutics

Senior Pharmaceutical Packaging Engineer at Travere Therapeutics designing and managing packaging systems for pharmaceutical combination products. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance with global standards.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the design, development, qualification, implementation and lifecycle management of packaging systems for pharmaceutical combination products
Serve as the packaging subject matter expert (SME) and collaborate with commercial packaging organization (CPO)
Lead the development and finalization of packaging configurations, including primary packaging, labels, cartons, shippers, and ancillary components
Oversee the development of user-centric secondary packaging that facilitates patient adherence and meets Human Factors (HF) requirements
Drive innovation in sustainable packaging materials without compromising product stability or sterile barrier integrity
Ensure packaging configurations are commercially feasible, manufacturable, cost effective, and aligned with supply chain and distribution requirements
Develop, review, and approve packaging specifications, component drawings, bills of materials, and packaging instructions
Lead packaging technology transfer activities from development through clinical and commercial manufacturing
Ensure successful transfer of packaging processes, specifications, and operational requirements to external partners
Lead packaging process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
Design and execute comprehensive Transportation Simulation Studies (per ASTM D4169 or ISTA standards) to ensure product integrity across global shipping lanes
Author and defend Thermal Mapping studies and Lane Qualifications for global distribution hubs

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. or B.S. degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related technical field required
Minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device packaging experience
Direct experience supporting clinical and commercial packaging operations
Demonstrated experience working with CPOs
Experience supporting packaging technology transfer and commercialization
Experience supporting packaging validation and qualification
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical packaging systems, including primary packaging, labels, cartons, and shippers
Thorough understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements
Knowledge of FDA, EMA, and global packaging regulations
Experience supporting serialization and traceability requirements (DSCSA preferred)
Understanding of cold chain packaging and distribution
Experience reviewing packaging batch records, specifications, and validation documentation
Experience in managing late phase / commercial programs and post-launch lifecycle management

Benefits

Comp & perks

premium health
financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents
wellness and employee support programs
life insurance
disability
retirement plans with employer match
generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging systems designpackaging technology transferpackaging validationpackaging qualificationTransportation Simulation StudiesThermal Mapping studiespackaging specifications developmentuser-centric secondary packagingsustainable packaging materialscold chain packaging

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationinnovationprocess optimizationcontinuous improvementcommunicationproject managementproblem-solvingattention to detaildefense of studies