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Learn more at **Job Function:** Supply Chain Engineering **Job Sub** **Function:** Packaging Design Engineering **Job Category:** Scientific/Technology **All Job Posting Locations:** Gurabo, Puerto Rico, United States of America, Titusville, New Jersey, United States of America **Job Description:** Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is seeking an experienced **Packaging Engineering Fellow** to provide end-to-end strategic and technical leadership for secondary and tertiary packaging across our global internal and external manufacturing network. Reporting to the MSAT Packaging Center of Excellence, this role will own packaging strategy and execution for 10 internal sites and 30+ external partners, reduce launch and supply risk, drive cost and sustainability improvements, and scale packaging capability across all platforms (Synthetics, biotherapeutics and advanced therapies). This position is located in Titusville, NJ, Beerse, Belgium, Latina, Italy or Schaffhausen, Switzerland. **Key responsibilities / accountabilities** + Serve as the technical authority for secondary and tertiary packaging: provide guidance on materials, protective strategies, pack structures, equipment selection, process design and manufacturability across platforms and sites (internal and external). + Lead packaging development and engineering activities: define requirements, oversee qualifications and validations, and ensure packaging integrity throughout the product lifecycle. + Drive global representation and support: travel to suppliers, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) and sites for business-critical activities, troubleshooting and implementation. + Set strategy and own the roadmap: develop multi-year packaging roadmaps aligned to product pipelines, capacity plans and sustainability goals; monitor industry trends, new materials/technologies and regulatory changes. + Standardize processes and tools: establish global standards, templates and best practices for packaging development, qualification and validation to improve consistency and speed-to-market. + Lead escalations and investigations: own complex packaging investigations (material performance, process failures, supplier issues), lead robust root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. + Own packaging strategy and technical oversight to ensure packaging, labeling, and distribution meet applicable health‑authority requirements (FDA, EMA, MHRA, ICH, regional legislation). + Influence cross-functional stakeholders: partner with Product, MSAT, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement and Logistics to align packaging decisions and communicate status, risks and mitigations to senior leadership. + Build capability: train, mentor and certify packaging engineers and stakeholders; create repeatable tools, training and operating practices to raise COE competence. + Act as the packaging subject matter expert for regulatory interpretation and impact assessment on processes and documentation. + External representation: represent JJIM in industry collaborations and benchmarking. **Required qualifications** + Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science or equivalent. + 12+ years progressive experience in pharmaceutical packaging engineering with strong focus on secondary and tertiary packaging. + Demonstrated expertise in packaging development, equipment engineering, supplier qualification, packaging process design, transportation qualification and complex packaging investigations. + Proven track record resolving complex technical escalations and implementing corrective actions across multiple sites and suppliers. + Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience influencing cross‑functional leaders (Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics). + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to collaborate with internal sites, external manufacturers and global partners. + Ability to work independently, make autonomous decisions, and deliver results through strong problem-solving skills. + Demonstrated compliance and regulatory awareness relevant to pharmaceutical packaging. **Other:** + Up to 25% domestic and international travel required; ability to operate effectively across time zones and international environments. **Preferred qualifications** + Experience leading global cross‑functional teams and supporting distributed packaging networks and external CMOs. + Knowledge of brand protection technologies, digital printing and emerging printing substrates. + Experience with packaging sustainability reporting and passive container initiatives. + Prior experience building capability programs (training, certification) for engineering teams. + Familiarity with ePI technical readiness and transport/cold chain validation considerations. Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via , internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource. The anticipated base pay range for this position is $137,000 to $235,750 USD. Additional Description for Pay Transparency: Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program. Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. **Required Skills:** **Preferred Skills:** Packaging **The anticipated base pay range for this position is :** Additional Description for Pay Transparency:
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Packaging Engineering Fellow