Packaging Program Lead — Life Sciences Remote

About the Role -------------- We're looking for a Packaging Program Lead to provide dedicated packaging leadership for a life sciences client managing lifecycle projects, post-submission product launches, and pre-filing engagement work. The role exists to address pipeline delays by giving packaging a clear, accountable owner across the project portfolio.  What You'll Do -------------- * Own the packaging workstream across the full project portfolio, representing it in all project forums * Lead end-to-end private label launches, including labeling, packaging, and serialization * Drive daily project execution — unblocking issues, escalating as needed, and maintaining schedules * Coordinate effectively with the remote packaging managed service * Develop a repeatable, structured model for packaging program delivery * Provide critical review and challenge of stakeholder technical data to ensure accuracy and feasibility * Adapt work style to align with diverse stakeholder cultures across development and commercial teams What You Bring -------------- * Project management experience in life sciences or pharmaceuticals, including GMP, supply chain, and packaging * Experience with labeling, end-to-end implementation, and project delivery in regulated environments * Ability to work within a matrix organization, managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously Nice to Have ------------ * Background in R&D development and manufacturing site operations * Experience in solution building, process structuring, and technical data stress-testing Why This Role ------------- * Real ownership: Represent and drive the packaging workstream across the entire project portfolio, not a single launch * High-impact mandate: Directly address pipeline delays with dedicated, accountable leadership * Regulated industry depth: Work within GMP and regulated life sciences delivery standards * Cross-cultural stakeholder exposure: Partner across development and commercial teams with differing working styles How to Apply ------------ Ready to bring dedicated packaging leadership to a life sciences project portfolio? Apply through Toptal here: https://www.toptal.com/talent/apply