Manager, Small Molecule Packaging
Hopewell, NJ - USA
Job Summary
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated collaborative and most importantly share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
General Description:
The Manager Small Molecule Packaging is responsible for end-to-end execution of primary and secondary packaging operations at the Hopewell site including bottle filling cartoning and serialization. This role leads daily production ensures GMP compliance and drives performance across safety quality delivery and cost. The position provides people leadership operational oversight and continuous improvement to support reliable and inspection-ready manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
Support startup ramp-up and commercialization of packaging operations at the Hopewell site
Contribute to site readiness for regulatory inspections and product launches
Operations & Production
Lead day-to-day operation of bottle filling capping labeling cartoning and case packing processes
Ensure packaging line meets throughput schedule and quality targets
Manage line performance across primary and secondary packaging workflows
Oversee line readiness batch execution and line clearance activities
Quality & Compliance
Ensure all operations comply with:
cGMP requirements (21 CFR / EU GMP referenced in master plan)
Partner with QA on:
Batch record review
Deviations CAPAs and investigations
Maintain inspection readiness (FDA / regulatory audits)
Ensure proper serialization and traceability systems execution
Equipment & Lifecycle Management
Support and own operational aspects of:
Commissioning Qualification (IQ / OQ / PQ) and validation activities
Maintain systems in a validated state and support change control processes
Collaborate with Engineering Automation and Validation teams
Own performance of packaging equipment including:-
- Bottle unscrambler filler capper labeler cartoner serialization systems
- Drive preventive maintenance coordination and troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Act as system owner / process owner ensuring compliant operation
People Leadership
Lead and develop cross-functional team of operators mechanics and support staff in a GMP manufacturing environment
Build capability in GMP behaviors and aseptic/cleanroom discipline (Grade D environment noted in scope)
Manage staffing training and qualification requirements
Continuous Improvement
Drive improvements in:
OEE / uptime
Yield and Right First Time
Changeover efficiency (critical for high-mix environment noted in project discussions)
Experience & Skills Required:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Life Sciences or related field with 5 years of GMP pharmaceutical packaging operations experience required.
Masters degree with 4 years of GMP pharmaceutical packaging operations experience primary and secondary preferred.
Experience with automated packaging lines / serialization required.
People leadership direct supervision required.
Experience with deviations/CAPA/investigations required.
Proven ability to manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously under tight timelines required.
Analytical problem-solving skills and proactive decision-making required.
Ability to summarize and present project information clearly to management required.
Experience & Skills Preferred:
Startup or facility build experience preferred.
High-mix / low-volume manufacturing preferred.
Lean / Six Sigma certification preferred.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook).
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project AutoCAD Smartsheet.
Familiarity with data management and visualization tools (e.g. SharePoint Teams Power BI).
Comfortable working within document management systems (e.g. Veeva Vault eQMS or similar).
Other Qualifications:
Demonstrates strong accountability communication and ability to build trust in a fast-paced regulated environment
Physical Requirements:
Ability to work in an office environment construction site and laboratory or manufacturing areas.
Must be able to sit stand and use standard office equipment for extended periods.
Travel: Up to 5% travel
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First Driving Excellence Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit through our twelve global competencies below we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to job-related skills depth of experience certifications relevant education or training and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical Dental Vision 401(k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and any other applicable federal state or local laws applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact .
Required Experience:
Manager