Headquarters: Remote

URL: https://www.toptal.com/

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

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Own the packaging workstream across the full project portfolio, representing it in all project forums

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Lead end-to-end private label launches, including labeling, packaging, and serialization

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Drive daily project execution — unblocking issues, escalating as needed, and maintaining schedules

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Coordinate effectively with the remote packaging managed service

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Develop a repeatable, structured model for packaging program delivery

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Provide critical review and challenge of stakeholder technical data to ensure accuracy and feasibility

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Adapt work style to align with diverse stakeholder cultures across development and commercial teams

What You Bring

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Project management experience in life sciences or pharmaceuticals, including GMP, supply chain, and packaging

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Experience with labeling, end-to-end implementation, and project delivery in regulated environments

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Ability to work within a matrix organization, managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously

Nice to Have

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Background in R&D development and manufacturing site operations

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Experience in solution building, process structuring, and technical data stress-testing

Why This Role

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Real ownership: Represent and drive the packaging workstream across the entire project portfolio, not a single launch

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High-impact mandate: Directly address pipeline delays with dedicated, accountable leadership

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Regulated industry depth: Work within GMP and regulated life sciences delivery standards

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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

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/toptal-packaging-program-lead-life-sciences-remote