Manager Packaging Innovation & Development

JOB DESCRIPTION: Role and Responsibilities External Packaging Innovation o Drive packaging innovation by liaising with external packaging solution providers, suppliers, and technology partners. o Scout, evaluate, and implement emerging packaging technologies aligned with patient-centricity, cost efficiency, and regulatory expectations. o Manage vendor collaborations from concept development through industrialization and scale-up. Sustainability & Lifecycle Management o Champion sustainable packaging solutions across NPI and LCM projects, including material reduction, recyclability, and eco-design. o Ensure alignment with corporate sustainability goals and evolving environmental regulations. o Lead value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives without compromising quality or compliance. Packaging Safety & Compliance o Ensure packaging safety by proactively addressing risks related to nitrosamines, PFAS, extractables, and leachable. o Drive compliance with global regulatory, pharmacopeial, and quality standards. o Partner with Quality, Regulatory, and EHS teams to ensure robust risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Product Security & Anti-Counterfeiting o Implement and maintain anti-counterfeiting and product security features such as serialization, tamper evidence, and traceability solutions. o Strengthen supply chain integrity and safeguard patient safety through secure packaging designs. o Collaborate with global security, manufacturing, and commercial teams to deploy scalable solutions. Cross-Functional Leadership o Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Marketing to ensure seamless execution of packaging projects. o Lead technical documentation, vendor qualification, and change management activities. Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability building within the packaging function. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Engineering DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma LOCATION: India > Mumbai : Mumbai Development Center - EPD ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)