Title: Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D, EU

Requisition ID: 71861

Date: Nov 7, 2025

Location:

Eschweiler, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE

Department: R&D

Description:

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

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.

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading projects to support the development of new packaging systems and or components. Drive technical projects, work with cross-functional development teams, and work with strategic suppliers to develop new packaging systems. Subject matter expert for component packaging and drive technical decisions which support West's business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical packaging lead for Research and Development efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization
Engage with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging solutions
Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in containment and delivery
Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for Design History File (DHF) for all assigned projects including Design Inputs, Risk Analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and Design Verification
Support customers and suppliers as required for development of new packaging solutions
Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories
Deliver technical reports, executive summaries, and presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members
Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group

Additional Responsibilities

Maintain effective communications and working relations with all external parties

Education

Bachelor's Degree Packaging, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline or equivelant experience required
Master's Degree Packaging, Materials, Chemical Engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline preferred

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years in package engineering or related role required
Technical project leadership experience from concept through commercialization preferred
Previous knowledge or experience with aseptic pharmaceutical processing preferred
Experience in communicating complex technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders preferred
Experience in working under requirements of Quality Management System in a regulated environment preferred

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working understanding and application of fundamental engineering principals
Strong technical writing abilities
Thorough understanding or global testing standards and regulatory requirements related to sterile barrier packaging
Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal English communication skills#LI-JJ1 #LI-HYBRID

Travel Requirements

10%: Up to 26 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Light-Exerting up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force frequently constantly to move objects.

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.