Packaging Technology Specialist Job at GSK (Durham, North Carolina)

Job Description

We manufacture and supply reliable, high‑quality medicines to meet patients’ needs and drive performance. Our network of manufacturing partners and sites deliver medicines globally — and packaging technology is critical to ensuring product protection, regulatory compliance and on‑time supply. The MSAT Packaging team develops global primary packaging standards, leads packaging for New Product Introductions (NPIs) at External Manufacturing Sites and qualifies distribution/shipping lanes to support product launches. Join us to apply packaging science, technical leadership and cross‑functional collaboration to bring medicines safely to patients.

Job Responsibility

Lead development and introduction of first‑intent primary packaging for NPIs in the Medicines portfolio at External Manufacturing Sites
Provide packaging technology support to ensure NPI project milestones and launch dates are met
Define and deliver primary, secondary, tertiary and distribution pack designs: agree pack design briefs, evaluate design options, and ensure suitability for commercial, regulatory and manufacturing requirements
Collaborate with suppliers on component design, material selection, printing/conversion methods, cost and sustainability opportunities
Define and manage packaging functional testing (component interaction, child resistance, distribution performance, metrology) and technical review of test data and specifications
Support Packaging Validation and Production groups on equipment selection, machine trials, process qualification and control strategies to ensure robust, consistent processes
Assess and qualify packaging components, suppliers and supplier change proposals
partner with Procurement and Supplier Quality on supplier evaluations and lifecycle changes
Manage bulk packaging shipping lane qualifications and assessments for NPIs and project transfers
Identify and drive packaging improvements to reduce complexity, cost and waste while maintaining quality and compliance
Provide technical consultation for non‑first intent lifecycle changes to ensure qualification activities are adequate

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging development, packaging equipment or packaging operations across multiple dose forms (e.g., solid orals, liquids, dermal, parenteral)

Nice to have

Master’s or postgraduate diploma in Packaging Technology (pharmaceutical focus preferred)
Sterile Packaging Field experience Shipping Lanes Qualifications is preferred
Experience with NPI projects, project management in pharma, and External Manufacturing Site transfers
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 5S) and electronic batch records or MES
Practical experience with child resistance regulations and packaging regulatory intelligence
Practical knowledge of sterile packaging systems and sterility assurance concepts, including aseptic interfaces, sterile barrier systems and materials compatible with common sterilization methods (e.g., gamma, ethylene oxide, aseptic processing)
Solid knowledge of packaging components, materials, conversion processes, printing techniques and suppliers
Experience in packaging design, testing (distribution, child resistance, metrology) and preparing technical specifications/drawings
Good understanding of Quality Assurance, validation principles, regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH, MAA/NDA expectations), change control and packaging system compliance
Proven ability to work effectively in a global matrix environment and influence cross‑functional and external stakeholders
Strong communication skills for clear, concise technical presentations and stakeholder alignment

What we offer

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus based on company performance
Flexible working options available for most roles
Learning and career development
Access to healthcare & wellbeing programmes
Employee recognition programmes
Eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program
Health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave

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