Executive, Packaging Development

for maintaining**About us**

Novugen is a wholly owned subsidiary of SciTech International, a UAE-based group with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. We specialize in venturing into strategic healthcare businesses and developing world-class healthcare facilities across the globe. With operations in multiple countries across continents, our global presence and expertise empower us to meet the complex challenges of delivering hard-to-source, technology-intensive pharmaceutical products to market.

Our manufacturing facilities in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, are the first USFDA-approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. We are also the first pharmaceutical company in the region to be vertically integrated from R&D to manufacturing, giving us greater control over the supply chain and reflecting our commitment to meeting a wide range of stringent regulatory standards.

At Novugen, we are united by a shared vision, with a team of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and nationalities working together towards one common goal. We are driven by a passion for science and innovation, striving to accelerate the launch of pharmaceuticals that lack robust generic alternatives due to their complexity. Our continued investment in R&D and dedication to excellence aim to provide early access to affordable, high-quality medicines, impacting lives across the world.

Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare and changing lives everywhere.

**About the role**

The Executive, Packaging Development will assist in supporting the end-to-end packaging development, cost improvement as well as process improvement program.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist to develop, designing cost-effective, and reviewing packaging solutions for products such as Master Packaging Records, considering factors such as product stability, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Assist to evaluate and select packaging materials that meet pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements, including considerations for compatibility with drug formulations and container closure systems.
- Ensure packaging designs comply with relevant regulations and guidelines from regulatory bodies such as NPRA, FDA or others globally. This includes requirements for labeling, child resistance, tamper evidence, and serialization.
- Implement quality assurance processes to maintain consistent packaging quality, including developing packaging specifications, and implementing appropriate controls.
- Assist in packaging development projects from concept through to commercialization, collaborating with cross-functional teams including R&D, regulatory affairs, production, and quality assurance.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of packaging development activities, preparing and reviewing all packaging development SOPs, specification, and STPs.
- Identify and implement opportunities for packaging standardization and automation in order to improve cost.
- Evaluation of packaging materials and execution of trials.
- Supporting cross-functional teams to achieve the project timelines.
- Investigations related to packaging (development and operation) issues.
- Conducting batches at CMOs (if required)
- Review of artworks and ensuring the approved artworks' feasibility with respect to operations.
- Support to production for change part qualification.

**About you**
- Must possess a Degree in Pharmacy, Packaging, Technology Transfer, or equivalent. Having Masters, MBA or PHD would be considered a vital asset.
- Has knowledge of pharma packaging requirements and cGMP requirements.
- Understanding of Pharma packaging components, packaging process, packaging equipment and packaging analytical testing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must be willing to work at Bandar Baru Enstek, Negeri Sembilan.

Pay: RM2,800.00 - RM3,800.00 per month

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- How long is your notice period?
- How much is your expected salary?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 04/07/2025