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By joining Dr. Reddy’s, you will contribute to making the breakthroughs of tomorrow a reality today! From making medicines more affordable to discovering innovative treatment options to satisfy unmet medical needs, we are dedicated to helping people lead longer and healthier lives. We are seeking dynamic and energetic individuals ready to inspire, ready to make a difference for their community and every community.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Dr. Reddy’s, we are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and is valued for their contributions to the team. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the role and are open to exploring candidates with a less traditional background.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineering to support Dr Reddy’s North America Group’s packaging commercialization efforts for their U.S. OTC store brand and owned brand business. This role will report to Manager Packaging Engineering
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and maintain packaging database. Create and edit as needed packaging documentation including pBOM and specifications. Develop dielines for artwork working with the manufacturing facilities.
• Coordinate structural and artwork development process with graphic designers for new SKU development, commercial launches, and manage routine artwork changes.
• Provide critical inputs and requirements for product stability and FDA and other agency submissions.
• Qualification of primary and secondary/tertiary packaging systems. Execute testing as needed to support development and submission activities: USP testing; extractables & leachable; shipping tests; child resistance; line and component validation. Author and coordinate approvals for documentation to support all activities as needed.
• Provide packaging structural engineering, development and design support.
• Manage projects related to new product launch packaging activities, facilities and manufacturing changes.
• Manage suppliers and co-packers. Provide packaging oversight for activities and troubleshoot as necessary for startup, new product or SKU launches and support on-going production.
• Partner with Rx packaging on any issues specific to US market (i.e. CR, TE). Provide necessary support to Rx business production at various CMO sites.
• Initiate and execute primary and secondary package design projects.
Qualifications and Skills:
• BS degree in Engineering (Packaging preferred, Mechanical, Materials Science).
2-6 years of experience in regulated industry (pharmaceutical or consumer products packaging with OTC or Rx packaging preferred).
• The candidate should have experience with variety of packaging on both primary (bottles, closures, blisters, pouches) and secondary/tertiary packaging (cartons, labels, shippers, displays).
• Experience with cGMP’s, all applicable FDA guidelines and Quality Systems. Prefer additional understanding of ISO, USP, ISTA, ASTM standards.
• Comfortable working in a team environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience in packaging operations is desired.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Domestic travel may be required: up to 10-20%
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of U.S. or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated remains the most effective way to halt the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Dr. Reddy’s encourages all employees to be vaccinated. At this time, vaccinations are not mandated for Princeton-based employees but may become required in the future. Weekly COVID testing is mandatory for all employees who have not uploaded proof of vaccination or who are not fully vaccinated.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
