Project Manager (Packaging Technology Senior Specialist)

Job Description

We are looking for creative and self-dependent candidates with a ‘get things done’ mentality. You are technical savvy and bring excellent project management skills. You bring strong interpersonal skills, can connect on all levels and collaborate across functions and geographies.

We have an exciting new job opportunity and are looking to hire a Project Manager (Packaging Technology)

Welcome in our team

The Global Pharmaceutical Technology Support group (PTS) (> 100 employees) is the steward and owner of the science and technology and the associated processes for products in our animal health organization which are being manufactured by internal sites and external partners around the globe. The global team Packaging Technology & Support (16 employees in three teams) is responsible for and specialized in topics like new packaging systems introduction, packaging improvement, packaging systems validation and packaging issues resolution related to our entire animal health product portfolio.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Director of Engineering in Elkhorn, the Project Manager assumes responsibility for the complete life cycle of packaging solutions, including development, validation, and implementation, with a specific focus on our manufacturing sites in North America. This encompasses projects involving new packaging, issue resolution, and enhancement initiatives. You steer projects to successful completion, evaluating the implications of implementing packaging solution standards. You provide oversight for ongoing implementation and standardization projects and instigate new initiatives aligned with the packaging strategy. Additionally, you play a vital role in participating as a subject matter expert in capex projects. Close collaboration is essential, involving coordination with R&D Product Development, Global Engineering Services, Global Supplier Management, site filling and packaging departments, as well as external suppliers of packaging materials and equipment.

Technical Scope:

• Has an understanding of packaging scientific/technical concepts and techniques, applies and furthers those concepts and techniques to execute in pursuit of resolving scientific/technical packaging issues.

• Pioneers the application, sharing and retention of cutting-edge techniques or processes, including those from other industries by providing leadership in Communities of Practice and other forums.

Science with a Strategic Business Focus:

• Ability to understand the bigger picture and business goals in order to ensure project success.

• Understands the criticality of securing early sponsorship and stakeholder alignment for projects and initiatives.

• Operates effectively as a leader of a project, or a key member of multiple small teams.  

• Makes informed cost/ benefit decisions based on analysis of inputs, outcomes, risk and likely return, and displays ownership.

• Demonstrates the necessary collaboration skills to integrate input and perspective from various sources and demonstrates ability to explain the decision and its implications to key stakeholders, and champions initiatives.

• Continuously develops skills in and routinely applies appropriate tools to measure and enhance functional and team performance.

• Utilizes packaging expertise to develop value added solutions to customer needs.

• Uses feedback to ensure that customer/stakeholder needs are the cornerstone of his/her decisions, expectations are met on a consistent basis, and works with a long-term perspective in addressing customer problems.

Culture and interactions with others:

• Actively supports and applies the various initiatives and goals of our Company Manufacturing Division and the company.

• Acts as a catalyst for change and stimulates others to change.

• Guides the reallocation of roles and responsibilities across team members to facilitate goal achievement and personal development.

• Contributes to developing technical skills in orga