Role at a glance
- Job function
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Engineering & R&D Other
- Salary
- $133.5K – $192.8K/yr
- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering or other related fields.
- Education
- Bachelors degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline.
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Role Summary
The Launch Packaging Leader will implement the packaging vision and strategy for new injectable and solid product launches, managing roadmaps and processes across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. The role leads global launch projects and packaging engineers while partnering with R&D, Regulatory, manufacturing sites, and global project teams to support registrations, sustainability, quality, and supply continuity.
What You'll Do
- Drive 45+ NPI/new launch projects globally and lead packaging engineers to meet project milestones on time, on budget, and on quality.
- Lead packaging design and development for new product launches, including innovation and sustainability assessment through the 3Ps...
- Lead content and technical documentation standards for new product registrations to support global regulatory requirements and project...
- Provide technical packaging leadership and analysis to R&D, Regulatory, and manufacturing sites for worldwide product registration.
- Direct innovation programs for new packaging technologies that improve quality, compliance, sustainability, efficiency, cost, waste...
- Manage and develop the team responsible for launch packaging development.
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences, or another relevant scientific discipline; minimum of 10 years of experience in packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering, or related fields; proven experience managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams; ability to influence across functions and external networks; collaboration and flexibility; strong understanding of regulatory requirements for injectable or solid product packaging; fluent in English.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering or other related fields
- Proven track record in managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and external networks
- Excellence in collaboration
- Flexibility in approach
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for injectable or solid product packaging
- Fluent in English
Preferred
- French is a plus
Original job description
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Original job description
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Job Title: Launch Packaging lead
Location: Morristown, NJ
About the Job
Our ambition is to become industry leading in sustainable devices & packaging for injectable or solids.
As Launch Packaging Leader, you will be accountable for implementing our packaging vision & mission for new launches projects, execute the packaging strategy, and manage roadmaps and processes for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging of injectable/solids. You will play a crucial role in achieving the company's ambition to become an industry leader in this specific area. You will work closely with the Global Area Head of Packaging to transform the organization's mindset and create a culture where end-to-end packaging for injectable or solids is part of our DNA and patient-centric approach.
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster
About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.
Main Responsibilities
Drive 45+ NPI/new launch projects (solids and injectables) globally, leading a group of packaging engineers to meet Launch Project milestones on time, on budget and on quality (≥95% execution adherence).
Lead packaging design and development for New Product Launches (NPL), driving innovation and sustainability across the portfolio, with 100% of newly developed packaging assessed against the 3Ps framework (Patient, Planet, Performance).
Lead content and technical documentation standards for new product registrations (NCEs), ensuring filings meet global regulatory requirements and project timelines.
Provide technical packaging leadership and analysis to R&D, Regulatory, manufacturing sites for the registration of products worldwide, representing GDPU and M&S on Global Project Teams and CMC sub-teams.
Direct innovation programs for the search, evaluation and introduction of new packaging technologies to improve quality and compliance, advance sustainability (Eco-design initiatives), improve efficiencies, reduce costs, eliminate waste and maintain supply continuity. Promote a culture of end-to-end packaging for injectable or solid within GDPU and related departments through communication, education, and recognition programs.
Manage and develop the team responsible for launch packaging development.
About You
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in engineering, materials science, pharmaceutical sciences or other relevant scientific discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving packaging launch initiatives, packaging engineering or other related fields.
Proven track record in managing injectable or solid packaging projects and teams
Demonstrated ability to influence across functions and external networks, excellence in collaboration, and flexibility in approach
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for injectable or solid product packaging
Languages: Fluent in English, French is a plus
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
North America Applicants Only
The salary range for this position is:
$133.500,00 - $192.833,33All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
About the company
Sanofi
Large Enterprise
Sanofi is a global healthcare leader committed to promoting health and well-being through the development of innovative medicines, vaccines, and therapeutic solutions. With a diverse portfolio that spans multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, and immunology, Sanofi is dedicated to addressing pressing health challenges and improving patient outcomes worldwide. Headquartered in France, the company employs over 100,000 individuals across more than 100 countries, fostering a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence to drive advancements in healthcare.