Blackfield Associates
Senior Packaging Technologist
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Senior Packaging Technologist
We are seeking an experienced Senior Packaging Technologist to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a packaging professional to play a key role in delivering packaging innovation, process improvements, new product introductions, and compliance activities within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Technical Packaging Manager, you will be responsible for leading and delivering packaging-related projects from concept through to implementation. You will work cross-functionally across production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and external suppliers to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead packaging projects including new product introductions (NPI), new supplier approvals, tooling changes, and material changes.
- Manage packaging-related change controls and ensure timely implementation.
- Lead packaging qualification, validation, and line trial activities.
- Investigate deviations, complaints, and quality issues, driving CAPA activities to closure.
- Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives across packaging operations.
- Generate technical documentation, reports, and validation protocols.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal teams and external partners.
- Support regulatory compliance, GMP requirements, and audit activities.
- Drive improvements in packaging processes, systems, and operational performance.
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About You
We are looking for a proactive, technically strong packaging professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges.
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Essential Experience
- Previous experience as a Packaging Technologist or in a similar technical packaging role.
- Hands-on experience within a manufacturing and packaging environment.
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials, components, and packaging processes.
- Experience managing packaging equipment, tooling, or material changes.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable
- Experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Packaging Technology qualification such as PIABC Level 5 Diploma in Packaging Technology.
- Project Management qualification.
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