Director, Packaging Development

Summary

Join Ro, a leading direct-to-patient healthcare company, as their visionary Director of Packaging Development. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in packaging engineering and a strong aesthetic sense to create innovative and user-friendly packaging solutions. You will strategically lead cross-functional projects, driving packaging design and functionality innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance and scalability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a related field, 10+ years of experience in packaging engineering within the pharmaceutical or related industries, and proven leadership skills. Ro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in packaging engineering, with a proven track record of building scalable and compliant packaging systems in the pharmaceutical, OTC drugs, or related industries
• Expertise in designing primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials, including automation integration
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical packaging and cold chain logistics
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving end-to-end ownership of packaging processes
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Passion for innovation and sustainability in packaging design
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams
• 20% Domestic Travel

Responsibilities

• Serve as the conduit between IRD, Marketing, Pharmacy Operations, and Finance, ensuring strategic alignment and cohesive development and implementation of packaging solutions
• Evaluate and source materials that balance innovation, cost, and environmental impact
• Oversee the validation, testing, and troubleshooting of packaging systems, ensuring safety and performance
• Facilitate cross-functional team input to develop packaging that balances design, functionality, and compliance, considering the trade-offs in decision-making processes
• Ensure all packaging meets regulatory standards, overseeing testing and adaptation to meet these requirements without compromising design
• Integrate cutting-edge automation solutions to enhance scalability and efficiency of packaging operations
• Collaborate with the design and marketing teams to ensure the packaging aligns with Ro’s brand and marketing strategies, enhancing the overall customer experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO
• Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness