Senior Executive, Artwork Management

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 Assistant Manager, Artwork Management will oversee artwork development, packaging material coordination, and regulatory compliance across multiple geographical regions and SKUs. This role ensures timely execution of packaging designs while maintaining compliance with global regulatory requirements, product timelines and overall corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities: -

Artwork Development & Management:

• Manage the entire artwork lifecycle, from design conceptualization and product approval to commercialization and eventual phase-out, ensuring aligning with company branding strategy and country-specific requirements
• Coordinate artwork development, revision, and approval for pharmaceutical packaging across multiple regions
• Ensure all designs comply with regulatory requirements for country-specific pharmaceutical regulations, including serialization, barcoding, and anti-counterfeiting measures
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management and Marketing) and external vendors (design agencies, printers) to ensure timely execution of artwork changes.
• Manage brand naming activities and approval process for new brand names and coordinate with legal for Trademark registration
• Adapting and revising artwork designs to maintain brand identity and marketing alignment according to local regulatory requirements
• Ensure packaging materials meet both aesthetic and functional standards for global distribution
• Manage document control for packaging approvals, artwork versioning, and change control processes
• Stay updated on regulatory changes related to pharmaceutical packaging and artwork
• Prepare internal documents, e.g., trade dress, specifications, etc., for internal records

Packaging Coordination & Execution:

• Manage packaging material specifications, ensuring consistency across different SKUs and regions
• Work closely with suppliers and production teams to optimize packaging solutions in line with cost, quality, and sustainability objectives
• Track and monitor packaging material readiness to support production schedules
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Regulatory, QA/QC, Production, Marketing & Portfolio) and vendors in finalizing the artwork and packaging for product registration, launch, tender participation, advertising & promotional activities

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Management:

• Implement best practices for artwork and packaging development to enhance efficiency and reduce errors
• Lead initiatives for digital artwork management solutions and automation in packaging workflows
• Act as a key point of contact between internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on artwork timelines and requirements
• Keeping a track record of products/artworks for change part layouts, specifications, artwork approvals, etc.
• Trouble-shooting of various market feedback/complaints

Any other ad hoc tasks assigned by the management

About you

• Must possess a Diploma or Degree in Arts/Design/Creative Multimedia or Material Science/Industrial Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-6 years' related experience preferably in Pharma, FMCG, Healthcare industries
• Understanding of global regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging, including USFDA, EMA, MHRA, and other regional authorities is a plus
• Hands-on experience in artwork lifecycle management systems and packaging artwork approval processes
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple SKUs and regional requirements simultaneously
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, with experience navigating diverse stakeholder groups.
• Versatile and resilient, ability to stay positive in high-pressure and ambiguous environments and work towards delivering results
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous and possess a strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premier Pro and other Creative Multimedia tools/softwares