Senior Packaging Engineer

Unlock your potential with us! Join a dynamic team that transforms packaging solutions and leads innovations in temperature control technology.

Currently we are looking for a Senior Packaging Engineer.

Welcome to the team

O ur Packaging Technical Operations (PTO) team is where we ensure the seamless supply support of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for our diverse portfolio of oral solid dosage and parenteral products. In this vital role, you will contribute to the assembly and distribution of innovative solutions that support our company's mission in Human Health, covering small molecules, biologics, and vaccines. Be part of a dedicated team that thrives on compliance and robustness, driving excellence in logistics technology and making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field!

Purpose of the role

O ur innovative team as a key player in designing and implementing a range of exciting technical projects! This role involves leveraging your expertise in packaging, particularly in temperature control technologies and distribution testing. We value the application of sound scientific principles and encourage creative thinking to develop effective solutions for cold chain and distribution challenges.

You will collaborate closely with experienced supervisors who provide valuable guidance while you lead projects from conception to implementation.

Primary responsibilities

• Lead the development and qualification of tertiary packaging components and processes, including environmental monitors for various human health products.

• Analyze complex problems using critical thinking and laboratory experiments to create effective temperature control and distribution solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate processes and shipping systems, resolving excursion issues, and implementing corrective actions.

• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to engineers and other functions.

• Develop regional strategies for temperature-controlled product movement in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Create detailed specifications for packaging components and maintain comprehensive documentation, including testing protocols and reports.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of experience in engineering, logistics , planning, procurement, quality, or related disciplines.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, aligning with the company’s Ways of Working norms.

• Excellent technical writing and project management capabilities.

• Preferred experience in packaging design and temperature control technologies, particularly in qualifying systems.

• Familiarity with shipping qualification of medical device combination products and applying our Companies Production Systems and Lean Six Sigma principles.

• Understanding of new product introduction, commercial supply, lifecycle management, and European distribution models.

• Proven project leadership and complex problem-solving skills, with good written and verbal communication abilities.

What we offer

• A competitive salary.

• Annual incentive plan .

• 35,5 days of leave .

• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates .

• Solid Pension Plan .

• Travel allowance for commuting .

If you have questions regarding this opportunity?

Please send your question including vacancy title and number to: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com

Only application via the career portal will be considered.