Executive - Packaging Development

Job Purpose

To support the development, evaluation, and qualification of pharmaceutical packaging materials and systems for injectable and OSD products, ensuring product compatibility, quality, stability, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate primary and secondary packaging materials for injectable and OSD products, including vials, ampoules, rubber stoppers, seals, blisters, bottles, closures, and cartons.
• Assess packaging material suitability, product compatibility, barrier properties, and performance under intended storage conditions.
• Coordinate packaging material testing, qualification, container closure integrity testing (CCIT), and other relevant studies.
• Prepare and review packaging specifications, technical documents, test protocols, evaluation reports, and qualification records.
• Support packaging trials, material optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization of new products.
• Coordinate with R&D, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Production, Procurement, Engineering, and packaging material vendors.
• Support vendor qualification, alternate material evaluation, change controls, deviation investigations, and CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GMP requirements, pharmacopeial standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for packaging standardization, cost optimization, and continuous improvement without compromising quality.

Educational Qualification

B.Pharm, M.Pharm or a relevant qualification in Packaging Technology, Polymer Science, or a related field.

Experience & Skills

• 5-7 years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging development or packaging material qualification.
• Working knowledge of injectable and OSD packaging systems and material testing.
• Understanding of GMP, packaging specifications, stability requirements, and regulatory documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely completion of packaging development and qualification activities.
• Compliance with quality standards and documentation requirements.
• Successful execution of packaging trials and material evaluations.
• Contribution to packaging optimization and cost-reduction initiatives.