Packaging Project Manager

Mirus Consulting Group

$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline) required.
  • 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device sectors.
  • Experience in packaging operations and supporting manufacturing projects.
  • Deep understanding of cGMP regulations pertaining to packaging.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) for packaging systems and equipment.
  • Familiarity with Change Control systems in regulated environments.
  • Ability to manage diverse project teams and vendor relations effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end packaging project execution, from planning to implementation.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure project success.
  • Manage installation and upgrades of packaging equipment and systems.
  • Develop detailed project schedules and resource plans.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards throughout projects.
  • Oversee commissioning and validation activities for packaging systems.
  • Monitor project performance and provide updates to leadership.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule options.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Retirement plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end execution of packaging-related projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, coordination, and implementation.
  • Coordinate activities across Packaging Operations, Engineering, Validation (CSV/CQV), Automation, Manufacturing, and Facilities to ensure successful project execution.
  • Manage packaging equipment installation, upgrades, modifications, integration, and startup activities.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies for packaging initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, safety requirements, internal procedures, and quality standards throughout all project phases.
  • Oversee commissioning, qualification, and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) associated with packaging equipment and systems.
  • Coordinate change control activities, impact assessments, technical documentation, and implementation plans.
  • Support packaging process improvements, operational readiness activities, and efficiency initiatives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact between clients, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional internal teams.
  • Monitor project performance, budgets, deliverables, and KPIs while providing regular project status updates to leadership.
  • Identify and resolve project risks, operational challenges, scheduling conflicts, and resource constraints.
  • Support audits, inspections, and maintain projects in a state of compliance and inspection readiness.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or related discipline required).
  • Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.
  • Proven experience supporting packaging operations, packaging equipment, serialization, labeling systems, inspection systems, or manufacturing support projects.
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and pharmaceutical packaging operations.
  • Hands-on experience with Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) activities related to packaging systems and equipment.
  • Experience managing Change Control systems within regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, packaging equipment manufacturers, and cross-functional project teams.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Bilingual communication skills (English and Spanish preferred).
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

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