Associate Director MST Packaging & Technology

Associate Director MST Packaging & Technology

• Location: Beerse

• Duration of the contract: 1 year

• Hours per week: 40 hours

Imagine your next project driving the technical innovation behind clinical supply delivery to patients globally. As an Associate Director MST Packaging & Technology, you will be the technical lead optimizing the packaging and labeling process for clinical trials. You will seamlessly bridge design and production to ensure our life-saving compounds reach patients safely, compliantly, and precisely on time.

roles and responsibilities 

Lead the end-to-end technical execution and coordination of packaging and labeling designs internally and with external partners.

This will involve:

• Technical setup of kit design and specific requirements from a P&L perspective including label design and the packaging/labeling process

• Packaging configuration and coordination of P&L requirements from a technical perspective internally and with external partners

• Ensure the delivery of high-quality packaging elements to the Clinical Supply Chain within the agreed upon timelines.

• Ensure the introduction of new compounds in the Packaging and Labelling area coordinating teams involved and facilitating the delivery to the patients.

• Be a core team member in CSC sub teams to have an E2E accountability on packaging and labelling of clinical kits

• Support the MST team and the wider organization with change management and non-conformance documentation

• Coordinate the implementation of a new pack design in the internal packaging environment.

• Coordinate the transfer of a pack design that will be new to an external partner.

• Support outsourcing P&L from a technical perspective when needed e.g. incident investigations, new equipment validations & qualifications, new packaging materials that are required.

• Be accountable for a successful introduction of a new pack design internally and externally.

• Coordinate or be part of the team that implements new equipment (internal or external) that is required for a new study or specific demand.

• Be involved or have a specific role in projects related to P&L activities and innovation

• Lead new initiatives in line with the Process Excellence Methodology to improve the packaging components (i.e. systems, design and machinability) and process to optimize quality, compliance and the timely delivery.

how to succeed 

Bring your technical expertise in clinical packaging, project management mastery, and a solutions-driven mindset to optimize our clinical supply chain.

You will also bring:

• Minimum of bachelor’s scientific degree or engineering

• Master is highly preferable

• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken

• Knowledge of Office applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project) and Acrobat

• Project management skills

• Experience with production equipment

• Technical knowledge of packaging designs & materials

• Knowledge of SAP

• Knowledge of Trackwise (Quality Event and CAPA management)

benefits 

This role offers a very competitive hourly rate. This contract will run for 1 year.

you are welcome here 

Johnson & Johnson is working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are.

about Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine 

Patients inform and inspire our science-based innovations, which continue to change and save lives. Applying rigorous science and compassion, we confidently address some of the most complex diseases of our time and unlock the potential medicines of tomorrow. Our diverse portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas — Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Retina. We are continuously working to develop treatments, aspiring to find cures, pioneering the path from lab to life, and championing patients every step of the way.

application process 

We are looking to process the first round of applications within the next 2 working days. We do not accept applications via email.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo.

We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences. That is why we are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”.