Senior Packaging Specialist, R&D

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Technical packaging lead for Research and Development efforts related to product design and development processes from conceptualization to commercialization
• Engage with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging solutions
• Develop innovative packaging solutions to support business growth and to enhance West’s position as an industry leader in containment and delivery
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of packaging elements for design history file (DHF) for all assigned projects including design inputs, risk analysis (FMEAs), test protocols, and design verification
• Support customers and suppliers as required for the development of new packaging solutions
• Coordinate packaging testing activities for engineering studies and protocols through internal and contract packaging laboratories
• Deliver technical reports, executive summaries and presentations to communicate activities and timelines to management and core team members
• Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts within the packaging group

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in packaging, mechanical, chemical engineering or related engineering or scientific discipline
• Desirable: Master’s degree or other advanced graduate-level degree in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience and a proven track record of projects led within international, cross-functional teams
• Proven understanding of fundamental engineering principles with a passion for technical / scientific writing and documentation and working with new materials, manufacturing processes and test methodologies
• Ideally previous knowledge or experience with aseptic pharmaceutical processing
• Technical project leadership experience
• Excellent knowledge of English, written and spoken (knowledge of German is advantageous)
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills for effective work in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams
• Effective problem-solving abilities and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical writing abilities
• Travel requirements: 10 % – up to 26 business days per year

What sets us apart?

• Internationality – As an American company, we live in a global cooperation within international structures
• Philanthropy – We value an appreciative and friendly work environment as well as flat hierarchies
• Market-appropriate remuneration – We offer an attractive, market-oriented remuneration, including company social benefits and purchasing benefits
• Social engagement – We support local aid organizations through various actions organized by our employees
• Diversity – We at West value the wide range of our employees who make up our company
• Safety – Occupational safety is our highest priority; we offer secure jobs in a sustainable industry
• Development opportunities – Our employees benefit from an extensive range of trainings as well as from a constant and targeted employee development
• Family-friendly culture – We attach great importance to reconciling private life and work; flexible working hours are definitely a matter for us

Have we aroused your interest?

Then become part of our West family! Please apply online with your complete application documents in English via our recruiting system !

We are looking forward to meeting you!

West Pharmaceutical Services Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Kiefernweg 5, 52249 Eschweiler, Tel.:

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.

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Posted Oct 28, 2026

Source: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), table; dl-de/by-2-0; StarIn's calculation