Artwork & Packaging Development Expert (UK)

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for anArtwork & Packaging DevelopmentExpertwho is detaildrivensolutionoriented and creative to join ourDevices Artwork & Packaging team supporting UCBs global packaging network from early development through commercial lifecycle managementbased inBraine-lAlleud Belgiumor SloughUK.

About the Role

As Artwork & Packaging DevelopmentExpert you will lead the development and designvalidation activities for secondary and tertiary (transport) packaging solutions across UCBsportfolio andglobal manufacturing and external partnersnetwork. Your scope will cover the fullend-to-endlifecyclefrom clinical development andhumanfactorsusability studies through submission commercial launch and lifecycle optimisation.

You will also playa central rolein defining and evolving visual identity graphic charters and artwork solutions translating design briefs into compliant high-quality packaging and artwork files that support a wide range of business parallel you willbe responsible tostrengthen processes standards governance and continuous improvement across artwork and packaging development activities.

WhoYoullWork With

You will report to the Head of Artwork & Packaging Development andwill be a central role as a recognized subject matter expert and key interface for the defined internal and external stakeholders across Manufacturing Supply Chain Artwork & Packaging Program Leadership Packaging and Devices teams Procurement Marketing Regulatory Affairs and external design or manufacturing partners. You will collaborate in a globalcrossfunctional environment to ensure packaging solutions are robust scalable compliant fit for purpose and sustainable (minimizing environmental impact reducing waste and promotingrecyclability and efficient use of resources)in line with the UCB Global Artwork& Packaging Strategyconcepts.

WhatYoullDo

• Within the Artwork&PackagingProgram governance structure you contribute with expert authority among peer experts with accountability for highquality development deliverables and activities (while Program Leads act as the central SPOC for crossfunctional oversight).
• Lead secondary and tertiary packaging development projects from early concepttocommerciallaunchthrough designvalidationvisualidentityactivitiesand industrialisation Trials packaging is part of the scope.
• Drive development of innovative manufacturable and cost-effective packaging solutions that create patientstakeholdersandbrandvalue.
• Drivecreation evolution and governance of visual identity graphic charters and artwork deliverables.
• Ensure development processes SOPs and training materials are in place followed and continuously improved.
• Identifypackaging features that support patient usability compliance manufacturing efficiency andsupplychain reliabilitycostconsciousness
• Support lifecycle optimisation initiatives including costofgoods(COGs) improvement and packaging standardisation.
• Provide technicalexpertisetopackagingsitesand partners supportingtroubleshooting capacity optimisation and technology transfer.
• Understanding printing techniques and underlying impacts-constraints on branding-packaging development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of global packaging standards guidelines and design platformsandtechnical features.
• Monitor external trends technologies regulations and standards related to packaging and artwork ensuringtimelyadoption and communication.
• Supportlong-range manufacturing and packaging strategies including risk assessment and mitigation planning.

Interested For this rolewerelooking for:

• Strong communicationskills with the ability to engage diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive pragmatic and solution-oriented working style with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to influence lead and deliver results without direct authority.
• Businessproficiencyin English.
• Bachelorsor mastersdegree in engineering packaging science life sciences or a related discipline.
• 510 years experience in packaging development within a GMPregulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Solid project management experience in global cross functional environments.
• Demonstratedunderstanding of development activities related to secondary-tertiary packaging within manufacturing network across the end-to-end from clinical human factors usability studies submission into commercial launch and later lifecycle.
• Strongknowledge of graphic design visual identity creation and regulatory labelling requirements.
• Sustainability knowledge skills (understanding of materials processes and design strategies that minimize environmental impact reduce waste and promote recyclability and efficient use of resources).
• Experience managing artwork development and external partners (design agencies CMOs) is a strong advantage.

Are you ready to go beyond to create value and make your mark for patients If this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you!

About us
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us
At UCB we dont just complete tasks we create value. We arent afraid to push forward collaborate and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring supportive culture where everyone feels included respected and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We go beyond to create value for our patients and always with a human focus whether thats on our patients our employees or our planet. Working for us you will discover a place where you can grow and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB weve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

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