Director, Packaging Technology

MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming chronic disease care through innovative, patient-centric solutions. With a focus on cardiometabolic and orphan lung diseases, we develop and commercialize treatments that address serious unmet medical needs, including diabetes, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, and fluid overload associated with heart failure and chronic kidney disease.

At MannKind, our employees are our greatest asset. We foster a close-knit, collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in our mission. We are proud to champion a rich blend of backgrounds, perspectives, and working styles as we work together to improve health outcomes and change lives.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Director of Packaging Technology will lead packaging development efforts for new and existing products and support commercial packaging operations, as needed, by managing departmental resources and projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the Packaging Technology team to support Development, clinical and commercial packaging requirements.
• Direct and initiate the timely development of high quality, innovative packages worldwide based on Commercial, Regulatory and Product Development objectives.
• Develop the package utilizing the technical support groups (Manufacturing, Engineering) to achieve the intended design, quality, cost objectives, functionality and manufacturability. Assess and provide project justification including feasibility, function, manufacturability, component cost, tooling estimates, timetable, risks, and global consistency for each of the designs.
• Support and summarize with critical issues and action-plan the design review process meeting with Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulatory and Quality Assurance.
• Direct technology transfers for packaging processes to internal site/s and Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).
• Oversee and contribute to the preparation of all regulatory submission documentation to support registration filings.
• Manage the creation of printed component labeling artwork with input from Regulatory, Commercial, Manufacturing, Legal, etc.
• Selection of packaging material supply with Purchasing, insuring the proper quality, economic and business benefits.
• Oversee the creation of, and review and sign all material specifications.
• Assure that packaging meets the needs of the brand, corporation, Regulatory and Environmental Legislation, and consumer safety.
• Actively participate on multifunctional teams providing leadership and creative solutions while exhibiting an enthusiastic flexible and positive attitude.
• Support the design and selection of packaging equipment.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Package Engineering, or comparable Engineering discipline
• 15 years package development experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry, preferably with inhalation products. Experience includes work with international projects
• 8 years management experience
• Consistent, proven leadership experience
• Demonstrated success in product development and market launches
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to make solid decisions in the face of limited information
• Excellent interpersonal skills to allow effective participation in project teams, and the ability to work collaboratively across a number of disciplines and functional groups
• Detail oriented with the flexibility to evaluate the need for detail against the overall project needs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Driven and self-motivated