We are currently looking for a Senior Primary Packaging Scientist with 5+ years of experience in parenteral drug packaging design and medical container engineering within a regulated healthcare environment.
This is a 9-12 month freelance contract with likelihood of extension.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the SME and lead and support end-to-end product lifecycle activities, from early development through to commercialisation and post-market maintenance
Provide technical expertise in primary packaging materials, container closure systems, and compatibility for sterile drug products
Drive packaging innovation, design optimisation, and risk assessment to enhance product performance, stability, and patient safety
Troubleshoot complex packaging challenges and implement compliant, robust solutions aligned with industry standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to deliver integrated packaging strategies
Support the development of new products while maintaining and improving existing marketed solutions
Champion continuous improvement and adoption of new technologies to advance packaging capabilities
Contribute to the delivery of high-quality, reliable medical packaging solutions that support innovation and improved patient outcomes
Requirements
PhD or MSc in a life-science related field
Hands-on experience with the design and development of primary packaging for combination (parenteral) products
Experience with CCS (container closure systems) and CCI (container closure integrity)
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