Specialist, Packaging Engineer

Packaging Responsibilities:
- Provide input on selection of primary packaging material.
- Determine package images for commercialization; lead shipping distribution strategy and coordinate shipping distribution studies for characterization and qualification testing of robust packaging systems.
- Author packaging specifications for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging; provide information supporting relevant sections of BLA’s, NDA’s, WMA’s, and JNDA’s.
- Interface with Global Packaging Technology Operations, Packaging Site Operations, Contract Manufacturing Operations, and packaging component suppliers.

Education Minimum Requirement:
- B.S. or higher degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Science; minimum 2 years of relevant experience.

Required Experience And Skills:
- Understanding of the package development process and engineering principles.
- Strong scientific and risk-based thinking.
- Demonstrated experience building collaborative partnerships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to deliver on timelines.
- Ability to make rapid, disciplined decisions.

Preferred Experience And Skills:
- Experience in new product pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical development packaging.

Skills:
Data Analysis; Device Packaging; Engineering Standards; Materials Engineering/Science; New Product Development; Packaging Engineering/Processes/Equipment/Testing; Root Cause Analysis (RCA); Technical Writing; Technology Operations; Process Design; Teamwork.

Application:
- Apply via https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). Application deadline: stated on the posting.