Associate Director, Packaging Engineering – External Manufacturing

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp

Dublin, Ireland
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10 years experience in pharmaceutical packaging
Small and large molecule asset packaging
Medical device combination products expertise
** 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. **

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

** 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. **

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
  • Experience with USFDA cGMPs and EMA guidelines

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