Packaging Program Lead — Life Sciences | Remote

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