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
📌 Manager Packaging Innovation (Mumbai)
🏢 Abbott
📍 Mumbai