Packaging Component Management Technologist

Job description

Details:
The Packaging Component Management Technologist Role is a key “subject matter expert” role within the business to take accountability & responsibility for ensuring clinical supplies are packaged and labeled using optimum components and that concise instructions for how those components are put together are clearly documented in the Master Packaging Specification for operational use Packaging Operations teams.

The role will have accountability for the design and sourcing strategy of components with a key focus on developing elite vendor relationships to develop and shape the future business requirements.

Via a developed understanding of the business vision, the role will be required to actively contribute to the implementation of future technologies and ways of working within the Global Pack Management organisation.

It is expected that the job will also play a leading role to build in quality for the patient at the earliest possible stage.

1. Development of packaging component strategies to meet current industry and country specific requirements for the Clinical Trial Regulatory functions.
2. Establish links with Clinical Interface teams to realise the requirements of the protocols.
3. Develop robust links with key vendor contacts to develop solutions and seize opportunities for improvement (e.g. service lead times).
4. Maximise the use of existing LeanKit and Tableau metrics platforms to ensure performance is measurable across all key interest areas (quality, on time delivery, customer focused lead-times and productivity)
5. Accountable for suitability of training materials specific to the processes for Packaging Assessment Request Forms (PARF), Master Packaging Specifications (MPS) and vendor relationships.
6. Focus on developing our relationship with key vendors. Investigate, recommend, implement and support process improvements and design innovations.
7. Maintain & administer Pack Families.
8. Manage ,administer and deliver PARF & MPS documents.
9. Maintain local Sample Studio
10. Act as the point of contact for customer component , PARF and MPS queries

Location: Could be based in Harlow, UK or US Zebulon and Upper Providence.

Application Closing Date: 22nd January 2017

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Desired profile

Basic qualifications:
• Bachelors degree preferred but relevant experience or PIABC Diploma in Packaging Technology is also acceptable.
• Working knowledge of Managing and Controlling Change system.
• Root Cause Analysis, Deviation and CAPA Mastery is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Clinical supply requirements and regulations.
• Ability to work in matrix teams in a cohesive and effective way.
• Strong Project Management Skills. Demonstrated ability to set and reach goals, high standards of performance and ability to resolve difficulties.
• Collaborate well with others to define and achieve team goals and objectives. Bridges personal, business and cultural differences to work effectively in team settings.
• Good appreciation of GMP.
• Team player - ability to put needs of team and output of the team above own priorities

Preferred qualifications:
As per above