Peopleservices
Packaging Technologist
GB Cambridge · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 19 days ago
Stakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementCustomer SupportMechanical DesignGMPMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability
About the role
- We believe this isn't just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do.
- Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas.
Responsibilities
- Operational Support
- Provide day-to-day technical support and investigation to resolve operational packaging issues and improve process robustness.
- Manage packaging change controls, artwork updates, equipment modifications, New Product Introductions (NPI), and technology transfers.
- Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., RCA, 5 Whys, SMED, PDCA) to optimize throughput, yield, and cost.
- Align packaging design and material performance directly with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement and operational excellence targets.
- Partner with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams (QA, Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing) to ensure compliant project delivery.
Requirements
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline would be preferable
- Proven experience in solid dose pharmaceutical packaging and/or manufacturing
- Strong working knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements
- Practical experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving
- Experience with blister and bottle packaging lines
- Experience with packaging validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and qualification activities
- Ability to plan & execute trials to evaluate and optimise packaging performance
- Experience supporting NPI or technology transfers
- Familiarity with OEE systems and performance visualisation tools
Nice to have
- 12-month contingent contract (PAYE / Umbrella Hourly Rate)
- This position is ideally suited to an experienced pharmaceutical professional with strong GMP knowledge, a hands‑on improvement mindset, and proven experience in packaging operations for solid dose products.
- Role and Responsibilities
Benefits
- We challenge ourselves constantly to deliver more for patients, healthcare professionals, our partners, and our employees.
Company info
- Reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager, the Packaging Technologist will play a dual role supporting operational excellence and packaging technical robustness within a solid oral dose pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Technical Ownership: Act as the site technical authority for assigned packaging processes, equipment, and materials (including blisters, bottles, cartons, and labels).
- Operational Troubleshooting: Provide day-to-day technical support and investigation to resolve operational packaging issues and improve process robustness.
- Change Control & NPI: Manage packaging change controls, artwork updates, equipment modifications, New Product Introductions (NPI), and technology transfers.
- Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., RCA, 5 Whys, SMED, PDCA) to optimize throughput, yield, and cost.
- Validation & Qualification: Contribute to line trials and qualification/validation activities, including the execution of IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and risk assessments.
- GMP Documentation: Author, review, and approve critical packaging-related GMP documentation, such as SOPs, technical reports, and component specifications.
- Performance Optimization: Align packaging design and material performance directly with OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement and operational excellence targets.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with external suppliers and internal cross-functional teams (QA, Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing) to ensure compliant project delivery.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all packaging activities adhere strictly to EU/UK GMP guidelines, data integrity standards, and EHS (Safety) requirements.
- Deviation & CAPA Management: Lead deviation investigations, drive effective CAPAs, and maintain ongoing regulatory inspection readiness to reduce deviation rates.
- What you'll bring
Equal opportunity
- Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority.
- We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness.
- We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.
- About Mundipharma
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