Senior Scientist, R&D, Primary Drug Packaging

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About the position

This is an onsite position requiring the team member to be onsite 4 days a week. Who We Are: At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. What We Offer Global Career Opportunities: With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, employees have opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration. Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment. Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical evaluation and selection of primary drug packaging components, including stoppers, seals, syringes, cartridges, vials, and related elastomeric or polymer-based systems.
  • Design, execute, and interpret scientific studies related to packaging functionality, compatibility, integrity, extractables/leachables considerations, product-contact performance, and stability.
  • Provide subject matter expertise on container closure systems for injectable drug products, including biologics and ATMPs.
  • Execute and support studies evaluating container closure integrity, sealing performance, and system robustness for injectable packaging configurations.
  • Identify gaps and initiate programs for novel containment and delivery solutions for emerging drug modalities from early-stage feasibility through commercialization and lifecycle management.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define packaging requirements based on product characteristics, processing conditions, regulatory expectations, and customer needs.
  • Author and review technical reports, protocols, risk assessments, study summaries, and scientific publications.
  • Evaluate material and component changes for technical impact, product suitability, and compliance risk.
  • Drive continuous improvement in test methods, technical standards, scientific processes, and packaging selection strategies.
  • Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance across project teams.
  • Participate in customer-facing technical discussions and represent the organization as a packaging science expert when needed.
  • Maintain awareness of relevant pharmacopeial, industry, and regulatory expectations related to primary packaging and container closure systems.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience, can include time spent either in industry or graduate school
  • Demonstrated experience in pharmaceutical primary packaging, parenteral packaging, container closure systems, or drug packaging development.
  • Strong scientific knowledge of packaging materials, especially elastomers, polymers, glass, coatings, and component-product interactions.
  • Experience designing and interpreting laboratory studies and technical evaluations.
  • Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Hands on experience with drug product characterization and material compatibility studies.
  • Knowledge of container closure integrity, extractables and leachables, particulate control, sterilization compatibility, and packaging functionality testing.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulatory and industry standards, such as USP, EP, FDA, EMA, ICH, and ISO expectations related to primary packaging.
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles or external collaboration.
  • Knowledge of quality systems, change control, risk management, and deviation/investigation processes.
  • Experience mentoring junior team members or leading technical workstreams.

Benefits

  • Benefit programs
  • Opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development
  • Support for physical, mental, emotional and financial health
  • Opportunities for international exposure and cross-functional collaboration
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Service recognition
  • Employee appreciation initiatives
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