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