Associate Scientist, Packaging Engineer

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Under the general guidance of the Device & Packaging Technology Associate Director, the Associate Scientist / Package Engineer will be responsible for the development of product surety related technologies and packaging solutions from concept, qualification, commercialization through product lifecycle.
Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Select, develop, and implement packaging concepts and technologies for new and existing products with focus on product surety.
• Support cross-functional packaging projects through development of user requirement specifications based on product security needs, translate user requirements into packaging system solutions.
• Participate in development activities for anti-counterfeiting (AC) and tamper evident (TE) features to support implementation of network packaging strategy.
• Evaluate packaging and process changes for impact on manufacturing, documentation, and training related to AC/TE solutions.
• Participate in cross-functional risk assessments and recommend AC/TE solutions for new and existing products to mitigate product risks with consideration for cost, resources, and implementation.
• Support Corporate Security investigations, Product Quality Complaints, and product return inspections by authenticating AC packaging technology. Author report summarizing results of package authentication.
• Participate in product surety related investigations.
• Support TE feature testing and evaluation and author report documenting test results.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities within product surety.
• Develop vendor security standard onboarding process and lead vendor onboarding initiatives for new vendors and/or new technologies.
• Additional responsibilities may include selection, development and implementation of drug product packaging or temperature-controlled packaging in support of the broader Device and Packaging Technology team.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL
Education:

• BS degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or relevant engineering or technical field.
• MS degree is strongly preferred.

Experience / Knowledge Desired:

• Minimum 1-4 years relevant experience depending on degree, preferably in field of Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology related industry.
• General understanding of packaging materials testing and performance requirements defined by ASTM and ISTA.
• General understanding developing products/packages under design control principles.
• Knowledge of secondary and tertiary packaging component materials/systems.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter and self-motivated to find efficient ways to get things done; knows how to organize activities and manage projects.
• Collaborates well in a team environment to enable solutions to complex problems.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment with flexibility to work remotely.
• Travel required (describe nature and frequency): Estimated 10% annually.

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On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.
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