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The Associate Director of Packaging Engineering at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp in Dublin, Ireland is a key leadership role focused on overseeing product and technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations. The position requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical packaging, project management, and compliance, as well as strong collaboration skills.
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Job Summary
This role serves as an essential part of the External Manufacturing & Network Equipment team, overseeing product and technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
The engineer will leverage scientific, technical, and business expertise to lead teams in solving complex packaging issues, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance for Small and Large Molecule assets.
Candidates must have extensive practical knowledge in supporting packaging operations, managing materials, and overseeing packaging processes with a strong preference for leadership experience at a pharmaceutical packaging facility.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The Associate Director of Packaging Engineering at Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp in Dublin, Ireland is a key leadership role focused on overseeing product and technology transfers to Contract Manufacturing Organizations. The position requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical packaging, project management, and compliance, as well as strong collaboration skills.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10 years experience in pharmaceutical packaging
Small and Large Molecule asset packaging
Medical Device combination products expertise
GMP compliance and quality systems knowledge
Technology transfer and validation leadership
Capital packaging equipment project management
Nice-to-have
Leadership experience at External Manufacturing site
Experience with Veeva change control systems
Quantitative decision tools for risk management
Continuous learning mindset and innovation
Inclusive practices in diverse team management
Key Requirements
Minimum 10 years experience in medical device or pharmaceutical field
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical, Chemical, or Material Engineering
Proven expertise in GMP application and quality systems