MSAT Packaging Expert

MSAT Packaging Expert

Verviers, Belgium – Full-time, Permanent Position

Company Description

A global leader in pharmaceutical production, committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that improve health and well-being. At our Verviers site in Belgium, we combine scientific expertise with state-of-the-art facilities to support pharmaceutical manufacturing at the highest level of quality and compliance.

Department

The Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) team in Verviers plays a pivotal role in supporting GMP manufacturing operations with technical expertise and project leadership. The group works cross-functionally with production, quality, and analytical teams to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure robust, validated systems.

Job Description

As MSAT Packaging Expert, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for packaging, closure integrity, and shipping validation processes. You will lead critical validation projects, contribute to the introduction of new primary packaging materials, and provide scientific and technical support to ensure compliance with EU GMP, ISO13485, and FDA regulations (21 CFR 820).

This is a high-impact role where you will collaborate across departments and influence global packaging strategies, ensuring product integrity and patient safety throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead closure integrity and shipping validation projects in accordance with regulatory and internal standards
• Ensure that packaging processes remain in a validated state of control
• Conduct product quality impact assessments for new primary packaging introductions
• Execute and document validation activities, ensuring scientific rigor and compliance with GMP and ISO standards
• Support technical investigations and lead root cause analysis for packaging-related issues
• Contribute to wider MSAT initiatives and provide expert input into cross-functional projects
• Deliver accurate project plans and budget evaluations for validation activities

Essential Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field
• Proven experience in packaging and closure integrity within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in packaging and engineering roles especially primary packaging from a scientific perspective
• Ability to assess material-product interactions (e.g., reactivity between product and plastic container, or if glass or paper is more suitable)
• Strong knowledge of GMP, validation principles, and regulatory frameworks (EU GMP, ISO13485, 21 CFR 820)
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations using root cause analysis tools
• Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)

Additional Insights

• Location: Verviers, Belgium – Hybrid (3–4 days onsite per week)
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
• Start date: ASAP

Interested?

Send your CV to Khanyi Mabena at k.mabena@panda-int.com or contact her directly at

+32 280 88622 to learn more about this opportunity.