Senior Principal Engineer, Packaging

At Johnson & Johnsonwe believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented treated and curedwhere treatments are smarter and less invasive andsolutions are our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for more at .

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Job Function:

Supply Chain Engineering

Job Sub Function:

Packaging Design Engineering

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Turnhout Antwerp Belgium

Job Description:

At Johnson & Johnson we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented treated and cured where treatments are smarter and less invasive and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at & Johnson Innovative Medicine (JJIM) is seeking an experienced MSAT Sr Principal Engineer Packaging to provide strategic and technical leadership for secondary and tertiary packaging across our internal and external manufacturing network. Reporting to the MSAT Packaging Center of Excellence this role will lead packaging initiatives and programs own packaging roadmaps drive innovation and change and serve as a subject matter expert for packaging engineering and development. The position will partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen packaging capability ensure alignment with current packaging regulations and assess the impact of regulatory requirements on packaging operations. This position is located in Titusville NJ or Beerse Belgium.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United States - Req#: R-086138

EMEA - Req# - R-088945

Key responsibilities / accountabilities

• Lead packaging initiatives and programs across secondary and tertiary packaging ensuring clear scope milestones stakeholder alignment risk management and execution discipline.
• Own and maintain packaging roadmaps aligned with product lifecycle needs site priorities capacity plans sustainability objectives and evolving regulatory expectations including ownership of budget planning and preparation of CARs.
• Lead E2E technical assessments investigations and problem-solving activities related to packaging materials processes suppliers distribution performance and operational issues.
• Drive innovation and change by identifying evaluating and implementing new packaging materials technologies processes and ways of working that improve robustness efficiency sustainability and business continuity.
• Act as the secondary and tertiary packaging engineering subject matter expert providing technical guidance on materials pack structures protective strategies equipment interfaces manufacturability and distribution requirements.
• Provide technical oversight for packaging development qualification validation and lifecycle management activities to ensure packaging integrity manufacturability and reliable performance across internal sites and external partners.
• Monitor current and emerging packaging regulations standards and industry expectations; assess their impact on packaging operations documentation processes and site implementation plans.
• Partner with Quality Regulatory Manufacturing Procurement Planning Logistics Product and MSAT stakeholders to align packaging decisions communicate risks and drive timely implementation of mitigations.
• Coach and support packaging engineers and cross-functional partners by sharing expertise strengthening technical capability and promoting consistent application of packaging standards and best practices.
• Represent MSAT Packaging in cross-functional forums and contribute to governance prioritization and decision-making for packaging initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education

• Minimum of a Bachelors or equivalent University Degree required. Focus in Packaging Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Biomedical Engineering Materials Science or equivalent discipline. Masters degree preferred

Required:

• Significant experience in pharmaceutical medical device consumer health or other regulated packaging engineering environment with strong focus on secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Demonstrated ability to lead packaging initiatives or technical programs from concept through implementation in a matrixed cross-functional environment.
• Strong technical understanding of packaging materials packaging operations qualification and validation principles distribution requirements and lifecycle management.
• Experience assessing packaging-related regulatory requirements and translating them into practical implications for packaging processes documentation and operations.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders manage priorities and communicate technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience supporting investigations risk assessments change controls or technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently coach others and deliver results in a global cross-site environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading global crossfunctional 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.

Other:

• May require up to 10% domestic and/or international travel to other locations and sites. ability to operate effectively across time zones and international environments.

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.

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Coaching Competitive Landscape Analysis Engineering Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Lean Supply Chain Management Package and Labeling Regulations Package Management Process Improvements Product Packaging Design Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) Application Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Sustainability Sustainable Packaging Tactical Planning Technical Credibility Transparency Reporting Validation and Qualification Policies Procedures and Programs

The anticipated pay range for this position in the primary posting location is:

96000.00 - 165025.00

The anticipated pay ranges for additional locations are:

Belgium The anticipated base pay range for this position is

Benefits:

In addition to base pay we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location where the actual amount is based on the employees and companies performance of the previous calendar year or sales commissions. Moreover we offer vacation days parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks bereavement leave caregiver leave volunteer leave well-being reimbursement programs for financial physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards and subject to the terms of their respective plans employees - and in some locations eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information visit Employee benefits Supporting well-being & career growth Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.