Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering

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Senior Manager, Packaging Engineering at Vera Therapeutics developing packaging solutions for biologics drug/device combination products. Leading project oversight and cross-functional collaboration within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and optimize packaging solutions for drug/device combination products, considering factors such as product integrity, stability, regulatory compliance, and patient usability and safety.
  • Conduct packaging material selection and testing to ensure compatibility, protection, and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Optimize packaging design for efficient manufacturing, labeling, storage, and transportation within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Manage the shipping validation and transport qualification of temperature-controlled shipment of goods across the end-to-end supply chain.
  • Direct day-to-day project oversight, including projection of material requirements, budgets, and timelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address any vendor-related issues, including non-conformances, quality concerns, or supply disruptions.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential packaging issues or regulatory challenges.
  • Manage technical oversight and guidance to CMOs for packaging development, optimization, process validation, and cGMP packaging of biologics drug product in support of clinical and commercial supply.
  • Manage the development of printed components artwork partnering with CMC, Regulatory, Marketing, Legal, CMOs and third-party printer/converters.
  • Execute plans in accordance with industry standards, cGMP, ICH, and FDA regulations.
  • Write, update and review relevant sections for regulatory submissions.
  • Prepare, review, or edit cGMP protocols, reports, CMC regulatory and quality documents

Requirements:

  • MS/M. Eng. in relevant life sciences or engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience in cGMP of biologics, or a related field.
  • BS in relevant life sciences or engineering discipline with a minimum of 8 years of Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry experience in cGMP of biologics.
  • Biologic/Device combination product development and packaging experience is highly desirable.
  • Experience in managing US/international CDMOs/CTLs.
  • Experience validating and overseeing temperature controlled global transportation lanes.
  • Familiarity with shipping validation including packaging standards (ASTM, ISTA, ISO), container closure integrity (CCI), product quality testing.
  • Working knowledge of FDA and international cGMP regulatory guidelines and submissions.
  • Proven leadership and cross-functional management of CMC-related programs. Track record of successfully driving and managing programs, overcoming challenges, and managing risks.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to drive risk-based decision making.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working across the organization.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options