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Packaging Technical Specialist
Glaxosmithkline LLC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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Sponsor Radar — Glaxosmithkline LLC
The US Department of Labor certified 39 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 15 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients. Position Summary APS exists Globally to support continuity of packaging supply. The Packaging Operations team within APS is responsible for the interfacing with sites, CMOs, procurement, suppliers, and Packaging Project Managers (PPM’s) to deliver pack design and specification service for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: • Lead technical pack design and specification for primary, secondary and tertiary packaging to enable reliable packaging supply. • Drive packaging activities for New Product Introductions, transfers and major pack changes, including Pack Testing qualification and line trial support. • Create and maintain component drawings, specifications, and associated technical documentation. • Work with suppliers and procurement to evaluate component options, cost and sustainability opportunities. • Support compliance activities, including packaging-related investigations, CAPAs, inspections and technical risk assessments. Why You? Working model This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site regularly at a United States location as business needs require. Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Packaging, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • 3+ years’ experience in packaging artwork, printing or packaging design in a manufacturing or regulated environment. • Experience with pack design for primary, secondary or tertiary packaging and familiarity with component specifications. • Experience with Packaging processes and ability to support line trials and qualification activities. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: • Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments and knowledge of good manufacturing practice. • Experience with artwork management, printing processes or serialization/track and trace concepts. • Project management experience and familiarity with planning tools. • Knowledge of packaging materials, conversion processes and testing methods. • Experience working with suppliers and managing supplier change proposals. • Ability to build network across the organization and influence key stakeholders. • Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills- Ability to work independently and under pressure. • Demonstrate the right behaviors of working across boundaries and ability to perform in a cross functional, cross regional and culturally diverse team. Working model This role is hybrid, with an expectation to be on-site regularly at a United States location as business needs require. What we o