Senior Scientist, R&D, Primary Drug Packaging

You will lead scientific work on primary packaging for injectable products, shaping packaging solutions from development to lifecycle management. You collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Customer Support to deliver data-driven, compliant packaging strategies. The role focuses on container closure systems, material compatibility, and performance testing for biologics, vaccines, and advanced therapies. This position offers opportunities to mentor, drive innovations, and contribute to patient safety and product quality in a global context.

• performance-based bonuses
• service recognition
• employee appreciation initiatives
• global career opportunities
• inclusive culture
• education and development support

• Lead evaluation and selection of primary packaging components (stoppers, seals, syringes, cartridges, vials)
• Design and interpret studies on packaging functionality, compatibility, and stability
• Provide subject matter expertise on container closure systems for injectable products
• Evaluate integrity, sealing performance, and robustness of packaging configurations
• Identify gaps and drive programs for novel containment and delivery solutions across modalities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define packaging requirements based on product and regulatory expectations
• Author/review technical reports, protocols, risk assessments, and study summaries
• Assess changes in materials/components for technical impact and compliance risk
• Drive continuous improvement in test methods and packaging strategies
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to cross-project technical workstreams
• Participate in customer-facing technical discussions and represent packaging science expertise
• Stay aware of pharmacopeial, industry, and regulatory expectations for primary packaging

• Ph.D. in related scientific discipline with 4+ years of experience OR Master's degree with 7+ years of experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical primary packaging or related field
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (elastomers, polymers, glass) and interactions
• Experience designing/interpreting laboratory studies and technical evaluations
• Strong technical writing and cross-functional collaboration skills

• cross-functional collaboration
• mentoring
• strong communication
• container closure systems
• extractables and leachables
• particulate control