Senior Quality Engineer Packaging

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We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Quality Engineer, Packaging, to lead the development, validation, and implementation of cold chain packaging solutions across our distribution network. This role ensures that all temperature-sensitive products are packaged and transported in compliance with industry standards and internal quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a team responsible for the design, validation, and deployment of new and existing cold chain packaging solutions while ensuring appropriate change management.

• Lead a team to support network-wide changes and initiatives related to cold chain packaging and transportation controls.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Enterprise Quality, Logistics, Operations, and external packaging solution providers to ensure alignment and successful implementation of new or revised packaging solutions.

• Monitor and ensure correct packaging solutions are utilized at Distribution Centers (DCs).

• Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new technologies and materials.

• Lead updates and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions related to cold chain packaging.

• Provides coaching, mentoring, and performance management to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Champions talent development and succession planning within the packaging team.

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience. Typically requires 9+ years of professional experience and 1+ years of supervisory and/or management experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field (master's preferred).

Critical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in Engineering or Quality roles, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotech, or food industries.

• 3+ years of experience with direct responsibility for overseeing cold chain packaging programs

• Strong knowledge of ISTA standards and validation protocols.

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects and driving network-wide initiatives.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Experience with SOP development and regulatory compliance.

Leadership Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably within pharmaceutical or life sciences packaging, with a focus on cold chain logistics.

• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives while managing operational priorities.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of FDA and other regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of wholesale distribution and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical skills.

Working Conditions

Environment (Office, warehouse, etc.)

• Able to travel 40% of the time.

• Remote work environment - Work from Home.

Physical Requirements (Lifting, standing, etc.)

• Using keyboard/laptop 8 hours a day

Candidates must be authorized to work in USA. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, pleaseclick here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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