Packaging Technologist

The Packaging Technologist plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and readiness of technical packaging data across the VMS, Health & Pain supply areas. This position supports end‑to‑end packaging operations by delivering high‑quality specifications, artwork coordination, testing support, and system data management. By safeguarding compliance and enabling smooth execution of packaging projects, the role directly contributes to supply continuity, revenue growth, and gross margin protection.

Working closely with cross‑functional partners, the Packaging Technologist maintains rigorous documentation standards, manages change control, and ensures packaging components are launch‑ready and fit for purpose. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and confidence navigating complex systems such as TDS, MDG/SAP, Quality One, and Brandworks (or the ability to learn equivalent platforms quickly). The ideal candidate brings strong IT skills—particularly in Excel—clear and effective communication, and a genuine curiosity for developing deeper technical expertise in packaging materials, components, and processes.

Your responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and audit item codes and technical packaging data across systems (including TDS and MDG/SAP) to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Develop, update, and manage factory documentation such as packaging specifications, artwork, and test requests to support packaging operations and change control.
• Coordinate and support packaging component testing in collaboration with Packaging Engineers, ensuring timely execution and accurate data capture.
• Execute and manage distribution artwork activities, ensuring artwork readiness and alignment with brand, regulatory, and market requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers (Supply, Regulatory, Marketing, Category R&D) to gather, verify, and maintain precise technical documentation that enables supply continuity, gross margin protection, and revenue growth.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or scientific discipline is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a regulated or technical environment such as pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or manufacturing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Proven ability to manage detailed documentation accurately in a fast‑paced environment, with experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams, adapt to ambiguity, and consistently follow procedures to support a strong culture of safety and quality.