Manager/Sr.Manager/ AGM -SME- Packing

Client: Leading Pharmaceutical Company

Location: Multiple Sites (with 50% travel)

Role Overview

We are seeking highly experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across key manufacturing domains:  Packing (Blister, Bottle, Vial Filling, Secondary). Each SME will be responsible for providing deep technical expertise, process optimization, and compliance oversight in their respective area. The role requires extensive travel (~50%) to support multiple facilities, audits, and technology transfers.

Key Responsibilities (per area)

 

SME – Packing (Blister, Bottle, Vial Filling, Secondary)

1. Technical Expertise: Act as the go-to expert for all types of packing machines (blister, bottle, strip, sachet, cartonators, Vial filling, Tube filler, Pen device injectables etc.).

2. Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting for complex machine issues and support maintenance teams.

3. Process Optimization: Drive initiatives for efficiency improvement, reduction of downtime, and cost optimization.

4. Training & Development: Conduct training for operators, maintenance teams, and engineers on machine operation and best practices.

5. Continuous Improvement: OEE improvement, and automation upgrades, manpower productivity, Bench marking .

6. Vendor Coordination: Liaise with OEMs for technical upgrades, spare parts, and performance enhancements.

Common Responsibilities


Travel (~50%) to our facilities for audits, training, troubleshooting, and technology transfer.
Collaborate with R&D, QA, and manufacturing teams to ensure process excellence.
Author and review technical documentation, validation protocols, and reports.
Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, WHO).
Mentor and train operators and technical staff.


Qualifications


Bachelor’s/Master’s in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
8–12 years of hands-on experience in the respective domain  Packing.
Proven expertise working with different makes/models of equipment or directly with OEMs.
Strong knowledge of cGMP, regulatory requirements, and validation practices.
Excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.


. Skillset Required: Engineering, Projects, Blister Packing, Vial Filling