Lead end-to-end execution of packaging-related projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and implementation.
Coordinate activities across Packaging Operations, Engineering, Validation (CSV/CQV), Automation, Manufacturing, and Facilities to ensure successful project execution.
Manage packaging equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, integration, and startup activities.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies for packaging initiatives.
Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, safety requirements, internal procedures, and quality standards throughout all project phases.
Oversee commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) associated with packaging equipment and systems.
Coordinate change control activities, impact assessments, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
Support packaging process improvements, operational readiness activities, and efficiency initiatives.
Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional internal teams.
Monitor project performance, budgets, deliverables, and KPIs while providing regular project status updates to leadership.
Identify and resolve project risks, operational challenges, scheduling conflicts, and resource constraints.
Support audits, inspections, and maintain projects in a state of compliance and inspection readiness.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline required).
Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
Proven experience supporting packaging operations, packaging equipment, serialization, labeling systems, inspection systems, or manufacturing support projects.
Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical packaging operations.
Hands-on experience with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities related to packaging systems and equipment.
Experience managing Change Control systems within regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, packaging equipment manufacturers, and cross-functional project teams.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Bilingual communication skills (English and Spanish preferred).
Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.