Principal Packaging Engineer

at  Teva Pharmaceuticals

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Principal Packaging Engineer
Date: Nov 5, 2024
Location:Kraków, Poland, 4042
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 59142

WHO WE ARE

Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world’s largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world’s largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we’ve built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas. We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Packaging Engineer to join our Global Manufacturing Science and Technology Group. In this role, you will support the solid dose manufacturing segment by developing and implementing packaging designs that meet global standards. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including R&D, Procurement, and OPEX, to deliver strategic objectives and ensure reliable product supply.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Sciences, or a related field (MSc preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical packaging, focusing on primary packaging componentry for non-sterile solid oral dose products.
• Proficiency in creating and reviewing technical drawings, specifications, testing protocols, documents, and reports.
• Fluent in English and Hungarian
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead complex technical discussions.
• Experience in compendia testing (USP, EP, JP), extractables/leachables, and impurities.
• Participation in process improvement projects (e.g., Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of packaging material science, technologies, equipment, and testing.
• Understanding of global/regional pharmaceutical packaging regulations (FDA, EMEA).
• Experience in packaging validation using ISO, ASTM, and ISTA standards.

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