Packaging Specialist

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$68,000–$85,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

The Packaging Specialist manages the lifecycle of primary and secondary packaging components, including creation, amendment, and optimization. They also perform line trials, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure all packaging components comply with regulatory and customer requirements.

Job details

About Bora Bora Pharmaceuticals is a premier international contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in formulation development, clinical and commercial manufacturing, and packaging of complex oral solid dose, liquid, semi-solid, biologics, and sterile injectable pharmaceutical products. From our world-class sites in North America and Asia, we deliver drug products with unparalleled quality to more than 100 markets around the world. Bora’s teams, technologies, and facilities work seamlessly together to enable our clients to deliver much-needed therapeutics to patients worldwide. At Bora Pharmaceuticals, we see it as our mission, our duty, our responsibility, to make our success and our customer’s success more certain. Position Status This is a permanent fulltime position. This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization and part of the Manufacturing, Science and Technology (MSAT) team. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. This posting is for an existing and currently open position. General Description Packaging Specialist is responsible for the lifecycle of the primary and secondary packaging components used to package various products at site, which includes creation, amendment and optimization of the components. Key Responsibilities Ensure component specifications and drawings meet all requirements for the client, production and quality and manage packaging components specification and drawing changes. Manage and assess change control activities for amended packs to manage and implement component changes to site. Perform line trials, troubleshooting and technical data management to support packaging area improvements , ensuring component requirements are suitable and do not impact line efficiencies. Liaise with suppliers for compliance documentation. Manage packaging initiatives from customers while driving standardization into the production environment. Provide technical input to internal and external audits and customer inquiries. To ensure packaging components comply with Pharmacopeia requirements and customer requirements. Provide technical expertise into root cause analyses to support investigations and resolution of product complaints and deviations, in conjunction with QA and operations. Experience and Skills 1- 3 years in Packaging Technology Education Required: College Program Preferred: Pack Design and Development/Science Working Conditions Mainly office environment with regular visits to production area. Require the use of PPE to prevent exposure to hazardous materials when in production area. The standard work week is 37.5 hours. Flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate occasional line trials. Additional Information In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable. As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Compensation Range $68,000-85,000 Benefits Include: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ wellbeing, including: - Competitive salary and performance-based incentives - Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance - Retirement savings plans with employer contributions - Paid time off and flexible work arrangements - Professional development opportunities - Employee wellness programs and resources - Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources At Bora, our values guide everything we do — from how we solve challenges to how we support our people. We lead with a solutions-first mindset, strive to do the right thing, stay proactive, and above all, respect everyone. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to contribute and grow. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, or if you’d like to learn more about our accessibility policies, please contact us at accessibility@bora-corp.com.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience in packaging technology and a college-level education, preferably in Pack Design and Development or Science. The role requires technical expertise to support investigations, audits, and the implementation of component changes.