Associate Specialist, Packaging Engineer

Merck is seeking an Associate Specialist Packaging Engineer to join their Packaging Commercialization department. This role involves designing and developing innovative packaging solutions for pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficacy and compliance of packaging systems. Responsibilities Providing input regarding selection of primary packaging material Determination of package images to support commercialization as well as leading the shipping distribution strategy and coordination of shipping distribution studies efforts regarding characterization and qualification testing of robust packaging systems The successful candidate will author packaging specifications for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging as well as provide information to support relevant sections of BLA’s, NDA’s, WMA’s, and JNDA’s The successful candidate will interface with our internal Global Packaging Technology Operations and Packaging Site Operations teams, as well as external Contract Manufacturing Operations and packaging component suppliers while fulfilling their responsibilities Skills The successful candidate will have a completed a B.S. or higher degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Pharmaceutical Science Understanding of package development process and engineering principles Demonstrated experience in building collaborative partnerships Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to make rapid, disciplined decisions Providing input regarding selection of primary packaging material Determination of package images to support commercialization as well as leading the shipping distribution strategy and coordination of shipping distribution studies efforts regarding characterization and qualification testing of robust packaging systems The successful candidate will author packaging specifications for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging as well as provide information to support relevant sections of BLA's, NDA's, WMA's, and JNDA's The successful candidate will interface with our internal Global Packaging Technology Operations and Packaging Site Operations teams, as well as external Contract Manufacturing Operations and packaging component suppliers while fulfilling their responsibilities Experience in new product pharmaceutical and/or biopharmaceutical development packaging Strong scientific and risk-based thinking Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to deliver on timelines Benefits Medical Dental Vision healthcare Other insurance benefits (for employee and family) Retirement benefits, including 401(k) Paid holidays Vacation Compassionate and sick days Company Overview Merck is a biopharmaceutical company that offers medicines and vaccines for various diseases. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is