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Purple Drive

SAP S4 HANA

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Knowledge of serialization, track trace, and cold chain compliance in pharmaceutical distribution is a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical ...

Tjoapack

Packaging Engineer

Clinton, TN · On-site

With more than 35 years of industry experience, we support pharmaceutical and healthcare customers ... Serve as SME for packaging systems and serialization processes * Troubleshoot packaging and ...

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kindeva

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Maryland Heights, MO

$87K - $120K/yr

... serialization systems. * Deep knowledge of cGMP, validation principles (GAMP 5 - Risk Based approach to compliant GxP design and systems), and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements. * Experience ...

kindeva

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Maryland Heights, MO · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

... serialization systems. * Deep knowledge of cGMP, validation principles (GAMP 5 - Risk Based approach to compliant GxP design and systems), and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements. * Experience ...

Nobl Q, LLC.

SAP EWM Consultant

Newark, NJ · On-site

... Pharmaceutical domain experience with GMP, GxP, FDA compliance, Serialization, and Track & Trace processes Experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics execution ...

kindeva

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Maryland Heights, MO · On-site

$87K - $120K/yr

... serialization systems. * Deep knowledge of cGMP, validation principles (GAMP 5 - Risk Based approach to compliant GxP design and systems), and pharmaceutical regulatory requirements. * Experience ...

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How much do pharmaceutical serialization jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical serialization in the United States is $19.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the main responsibilities and challenges faced in a Pharmaceutical Serialization role?

In a Pharmaceutical Serialization role, your primary responsibility is to implement and manage systems that uniquely identify and track pharmaceuticals across the supply chain, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance. Common challenges include keeping up with evolving global serialization requirements, integrating diverse technologies across manufacturing sites, and troubleshooting data mismatches or system errors. You’ll often collaborate with IT, quality assurance, packaging, and regulatory teams to ensure smooth operations. Success in this role relies on attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and effective teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pharmaceutical Serialization position, and why are they important?

Excelling in Pharmaceutical Serialization requires knowledge of regulatory compliance, supply chain logistics, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, often supported by a degree in life sciences or engineering. Familiarity with serialization software platforms (such as SAP ATTP or TraceLink), barcode/RFID technologies, and regulatory standards (like DSCSA or EU FMD) is crucial. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective cross-functional communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure that pharmaceutical products are accurately tracked through the supply chain, maintaining product integrity and regulatory adherence.

What is a Pharmaceutical Serialization job?

A Pharmaceutical Serialization job involves managing and implementing track-and-trace systems to ensure compliance with regulations like the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) or EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD). Professionals in this role oversee serialization processes, ensuring that each drug package is assigned a unique identifier to prevent counterfeit medications from entering the supply chain. They work with regulatory bodies, IT systems, and production teams to maintain data accuracy and integrity. This role is critical for enhancing patient safety and improving supply chain transparency.

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Director, Automation Engineering & CSV

Director, Automation Engineering & CSV

kindeva

Bridgeton, MO

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Kindeva rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Our Work Matters

At Kindeva, we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

Why Kindeva?

  • Purpose-driven work environment
  • Significant growth potential
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Direct impact on patient care
  • Industry-leading innovation

At Kindeva, we make products that save lives, ensuring better health and well-being for patients around the world.

 

The Impact You Will Make:

Lead the Future of Pharmaceutical Automation. Join a growing pharmaceutical CDMO where your leadership will establish and standardize automation strategy across three manufacturing sites with varying automation maturity. You will serve as the enterprise automation leader responsible for new facility stand-up, all supporting and filling equipment, automated visual inspection systems, auto-injector and device assembly automation, packaging integration, serialization, and full lifecycle system ownership from specification through commercialization.
You will combine deep pharmaceutical automation expertise with strong organizational leadership to build a scalable, sustainable automation program that supports operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term talent development. This is a highly visible leadership role with significant impact across multiple sites and functions.

Responsibilities:

Enterprise Automation Strategy

  • Standardize controls architecture, PLC/HMI platforms, data systems, and automation governance.
  • Establish a robust lifecycle management program aligned with GAMP and regulatory expectations.
  • Lead modernization initiatives for legacy systems while ensuring minimal operational disruption.

New Facility & Capital Project Leadership

  • Lead automation strategy for major expansion projects.
  • Own development and oversight of URS, FS, DS, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and PPQ support.
  • Drive seamless integration from equipment procurement through validated commercial launch.
  • Provide technical oversight during capital justification and vendor selection processes.

Fill-Finish & Inspection Automation

  • Provide subject matter expertise in:
  • Automated visual inspection (AVI) for syringes and vials
  • Cosmetic and particulate detection technologies
  • Reject management and data capture systems
  • Ensure inspection systems meet global regulatory and data integrity expectations.

Auto-Injector & Combination Product Automation

  • Lead automation oversight for auto-injector and specialty device assembly systems, including:
  • Automated visual inspection (AVI) for syringes and vials
  • Needle safety system integration
  •  Plunger rod insertion and final device assembly
  • Functional device testing (force, timing, deployment verification)
  • Traceability and tamper-evident integration
  • Ensure compliance with combination product regulatory requirements.

Packaging, Serialization & Specialty Packaging

  • Oversee packaging automation platforms including:
  • Multi-carton configurations
  • Blister packaging
  • Specialty packaging for combination products
  • Auto-injector final pack-out systems
  •  Serialization and aggregation (unit through pallet).
  • Ensure compliance with DSCSA, EU FMD, and global track-and-trace requirements
  • Integrate packaging and serialization systems with enterprise data platforms.

Lifecycle & Commercialization Ownership

  • Provide automation leadership from concept through commercialization.
  • Partner with Validation and Quality to ensure compliant IQ/OQ/PQ execution.
  • Drive automation reliability, performance monitoring, and OEE optimization.
  • Implement structured change control and digital lifecycle documentation practices.

Multi-Site Technical Oversight

  • Harmonize automation standards across three sites.
  • Establish standardized spare parts strategies and obsolescence management.
  • Provide escalation leadership for critical automation events.
  • Define modernization roadmaps based on risk and operational impact.

Organizational Development & Talent Strategy

  • Build and lead a high-performing automation engineering organization.
  • Develop structured onboarding and certification pathways for new engineers.
  • Implement cross-training frameworks to ensure operational redundancy.
  • Establish a formal succession planning and competency development program.
  • Create a sustainable staffing model balancing capital project demand and operational support.

Compliance & Data Integrity

  • Ensure compliance with:
  • 21 CFR Part 11
  • Annex 11
  • GAMP 5 lifecycle standards
  • Combination product regulatory guidance.
  • Maintain audit readiness across automation systems and digital infrastructure.
  • Partner with IT/OT to strengthen cybersecurity and system resilience.

Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive pharmaceutical automation experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading automation for new fill-finish or device manufacturing facilities.
  • Strong experience in validation, commissioning, and commercialization support.
  • Proven leadership experience in building and developing automation teams.

Preferred

  • Deep expertise in:
  • Automated visual inspection (vials and syringes)
  • Auto-injector assembly and device automation
  • Formulation, filling, inspection and packaging automation and serialization systems
  • Multi-site automation leadership

Core Competencies

  • Pharmaceutical fill-finish automation
  • Combination product and device assembly automation
  • Packaging & serialization integration
  • PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES architecture
  • Lifecycle validation and data integrity
  • Multi-site standardization
  • Organizational development & succession planning
  • Strategic capital execution

Physical Requirements

  • Employees are required to follow all cGMP and safety procedures.
  • Must wear all required PPE and perform assigned work in a safe manner.
  • Must use proper lifting techniques and be aware of hazards in the environment.
  • Vision requirements include close, distance, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Impact of the Role

This position will define and institutionalize a long-term, robust automation program across three manufacturing sites. The leader in this role will ensure scalable, compliant, and technically advanced manufacturing systems capable of supporting complex fill-finish operations and combination products 

Join our One Team mission of manufacturing more tomorrows. Your expertise will help ensure better health and well-being for patients worldwide.

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