Associate - Packaging Job in Clinchoice

Associate Packaging

Location: Bengaluru

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a diligent Regulatory Compliance Team Lead to manage the qualification and compliance of packaging materials used in consumer products across the EMEA region. This role will focus on ensuring adherence to key EU and French regulations, coordinating testing and documentation, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to advance packaging compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the qualification process for packaging materials used in consumer products, ensuring regulatory compliance across the EMEA region.
• Ensure packaging materials comply with relevant regulations including, but not limited to:
  • EC 1223/2009 (Cosmetic Products Regulation)
  • REACH Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
  • French AGEC Law & Decree (including Article L. 5232)
  • EU 2019/1021 (Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation)
  • EC 10/2011 (Food Contact Materials, if applicable)
  • EU 528/2012 (Biocidal Products Regulation)
  • Compliance with PFAS-related restrictions
• Conduct or oversee evaluations including:
  • Packaging safety assessments (chemical compatibility, leaching/migration analysis)
  • Stability and microbial integrity checks related to packaging
  • Substance screening for SVHCs, POPs, phthalates, PFAS, and other restricted substances
• Review, validate, and manage supplier documentation such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Compliance (CoC), Declarations of Conformity (DoC), migration test reports, and recyclability data.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors/suppliers to ensure timely document collation and verification.
• Guide, mentor, and support junior team members involved in packaging compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 3 years of experience in the life sciences industry, preferably within a packaging department.
• Strong understanding of packaging development and raw material chemistry.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating effective, timely, and proactive engagement with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Critical thinking ability to ask relevant questions, avoid redundant steps, and leverage past learnings to improve processes.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team driving compliance and innovation in consumer product packaging across the EMEA region.
• Collaborate with diverse experts and suppliers to ensure the highest standards of safety and regulatory adherence.
• Grow your career in a dynamic and evolving life sciences environment.

Interested? Apply now to contribute your expertise to packaging compliance excellence!