Packaging Program Lead — Life Sciences | Remote

About this role

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