Biotech & Pharma Jobs in Pennsylvania with TN Sponsorship
Pennsylvania's biotech and pharma sector spans Philadelphia's sprawling life sciences corridor, the Lehigh Valley's growing manufacturing base, and Pittsburgh's university-driven research ecosystem. Employers like GSK, Merck, and Pfizer maintain significant operations here and have a track record of sponsoring TN visas for qualified Canadian and Mexican professionals in scientific and technical roles.
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Piramal Pharma Solutions
Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.
Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.
Job Title
PACKAGING ENGINEER
Location
Sellersville
Band/Grade:
2A
Department
Packaging Operations
FLSA
Exempt
Sub Function
Last updated
07/15/2024
Summary
Provides technical oversight, improvements, troubleshooting, support, and project leadership in the Sellersville Manufacturing Packaging area.
Manager
Director Engineering
Key Stakeholders
External
Packaging equipment and component vendors
Internal
Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Global Serialization, Packaging Technology, Packaging Manager, Packaging Techs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides packaging engineering, packaging equipment and packaging component expertise to improve costs, efficiencies, and meets production targets
- Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for serialization for the SLV Packaging line by creating recipes, testing and validating global serialization programs
- Partners with Operations Excellence to implement various lean improvement techniques to improve the OEE
- Helps trouble-shoot equipment and processes as well as improvement projects
- Proposes, designs and manages various Packaging capex projects
- Leads individual and team efforts for quality investigational events using a lean methodology (cause and effect diagrams, SIPOC, 5Y's etc.) to reduce quality defects produced on the packaging line
- Initiates, writes and executes validation protocols following applicable cGMP and SOPs
- Supports development of new packaging components and integrated closure systems
- Reviews and approves packaging material and component specifications
- Conducts RCA of any packaging component related complaints
- Support QA and RA teams on technical reports and documentation needed to support any quality investigations and regulatory submissions
- Develops and implements operator training
- Writes and executes packaging studies, validation protocols, SOPs and training plans
- Initiates projects that will increase packaging output (bottles) on packaging line and improvement to processes
- Other duties as required
Key Competencies
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and able to present various solutions
- Understanding process improvement, quality improvement concepts
- Understanding of DMF requirements for filing in a global market
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational disposition
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to multi-task being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience
- Must have 5+ years’ experience in packaging engineering or packaging development
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software; Solidworks, AutoCad, etc.
Physical Demands:
Activity
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Sitting/Standing/Walking
Balancing/ Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
Crawling/Climbing
Reaching/Working Overhead
Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion
Pushing/Pulling (up to 25 pounds)
Lifting/Carrying (up to 25 pounds)
Reporting to this position: 0
General Oversight and Direction:
Receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by Manager. Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. Employee handles some situations independently.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Piramal Critical Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of the Company to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran, or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Employee Job Responsibilities
You are expected to follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines, conducting yourself in ways that protect the interests and safety of all employees and the company.
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Piramal Critical Care may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Division
Piramal Pharma Solutions
Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. We also offer specialized services like development and manufacture of Highly Potent APIs and Antibody Drug Conjugation.
Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide.
Job Title
PACKAGING ENGINEER
Location
Sellersville
Band/Grade:
2A
Department
Packaging Operations
FLSA
Exempt
Sub Function
Last updated
07/15/2024
Summary
Provides technical oversight, improvements, troubleshooting, support, and project leadership in the Sellersville Manufacturing Packaging area.
Manager
Director Engineering
Key Stakeholders
External
Packaging equipment and component vendors
Internal
Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Global Serialization, Packaging Technology, Packaging Manager, Packaging Techs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides packaging engineering, packaging equipment and packaging component expertise to improve costs, efficiencies, and meets production targets
- Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for serialization for the SLV Packaging line by creating recipes, testing and validating global serialization programs
- Partners with Operations Excellence to implement various lean improvement techniques to improve the OEE
- Helps trouble-shoot equipment and processes as well as improvement projects
- Proposes, designs and manages various Packaging capex projects
- Leads individual and team efforts for quality investigational events using a lean methodology (cause and effect diagrams, SIPOC, 5Y's etc.) to reduce quality defects produced on the packaging line
- Initiates, writes and executes validation protocols following applicable cGMP and SOPs
- Supports development of new packaging components and integrated closure systems
- Reviews and approves packaging material and component specifications
- Conducts RCA of any packaging component related complaints
- Support QA and RA teams on technical reports and documentation needed to support any quality investigations and regulatory submissions
- Develops and implements operator training
- Writes and executes packaging studies, validation protocols, SOPs and training plans
- Initiates projects that will increase packaging output (bottles) on packaging line and improvement to processes
- Other duties as required
Key Competencies
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Creative and able to present various solutions
- Understanding process improvement, quality improvement concepts
- Understanding of DMF requirements for filing in a global market
- Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational disposition
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to multi-task being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent experience
- Must have 5+ years’ experience in packaging engineering or packaging development
- Proficiency in 3D CAD Software; Solidworks, AutoCad, etc.
Physical Demands:
Activity
N/A
Occasionally
Frequently
Continuously
Sitting/Standing/Walking
Balancing/ Kneeling/Crouching/Stooping
Crawling/Climbing
Reaching/Working Overhead
Keyboard Use/Repetitive Hand Motion
Pushing/Pulling (up to 25 pounds)
Lifting/Carrying (up to 25 pounds)
Reporting to this position: 0
General Oversight and Direction:
Receives moderate to limited supervision working from objectives set by Manager. Employee organizes and carries out most assignments in accordance with standard practices, instructions, or previous training. Employee handles some situations independently.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Piramal Critical Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of the Company to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all associates and applicants without regard to age, sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran, or Vietnam Era Veteran Status.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are, or become, disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Employee Job Responsibilities
You are expected to follow all policies, procedures, and guidelines, conducting yourself in ways that protect the interests and safety of all employees and the company.
The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. This document should not be considered a fully detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Piramal Critical Care may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
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Which biotech and pharma companies sponsor TN visas in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania hosts several major life sciences employers with established TN sponsorship patterns. GSK has its U.S. headquarters in Upper Providence Township, Merck operates large research and manufacturing facilities in West Point, and Pfizer has a presence across the Philadelphia region. Smaller CROs, specialty pharma firms, and biotech startups in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas also hire TN-eligible candidates, particularly for scientific and analytical roles.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most biotech and pharma TN sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, including King of Prussia, Upper Merion, and Collegeville, form the densest concentration of life sciences employers in the state. The Lehigh Valley, particularly Allentown and Bethlehem, has grown as a pharma manufacturing hub. Pittsburgh supports more research-focused biotech roles tied to Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh medical system. Most TN sponsorship opportunities in the sector are concentrated in the southeastern corridor.
What types of biotech and pharma roles typically qualify for TN sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
TN visa eligibility in biotech and pharma generally covers roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or technical field. Positions such as biochemist, microbiologist, pharmacist, medical laboratory technologist, and computer systems analyst commonly appear in TN petitions for this sector. Roles that require a degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or pharmaceutical sciences tend to align well with TN specialty occupation categories recognized under the USMCA agreement.
How do I find biotech and pharma TN sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate lists biotech and pharma positions in Pennsylvania specifically filtered for TN visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of identifying willing employers. Because TN eligibility depends on both the job title and the underlying degree requirement, focusing on roles where the posting explicitly requires a degree in a scientific field improves your chances. Migrate Mate's filters let you narrow by visa type, state, and industry to surface the most relevant Pennsylvania opportunities directly.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for TN sponsorship in biotech and pharma?
Pennsylvania's life sciences cluster is heavily regulated at the federal level through the FDA, and many employers in the state work on pharmaceutical manufacturing or clinical research that requires staff to hold specific professional credentials or degrees. Some roles in Pennsylvania pharma facilities may also require state licensure, such as pharmacist or clinical laboratory positions, which must be obtained separately from TN status. Confirming that your degree field directly matches the intended job category is particularly important in this sector.
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