I am a packaging project manager with a strong background in medical device packaging, regulatory compliance (MDR & FDA), and end-to-end project leadership. I enjoy turning complex briefs into practical packaging solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers, and delivering safe, compliant packaging for patients. I have hands-on experience creating artwork and technical specs, integrating packaging requirements into ERP systems, and conducting audits and validations. I am passionate about optimizing packaging processes, maintaining high data quality, and driving innovation in packaging design and reliability.

Farida Selmane

I am a packaging project manager with a strong background in medical device packaging, regulatory compliance (MDR & FDA), and end-to-end project leadership. I enjoy turning complex briefs into practical packaging solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers, and delivering safe, compliant packaging for patients. I have hands-on experience creating artwork and technical specs, integrating packaging requirements into ERP systems, and conducting audits and validations. I am passionate about optimizing packaging processes, maintaining high data quality, and driving innovation in packaging design and reliability.

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I am a packaging project manager with a strong background in medical device packaging, regulatory compliance (MDR & FDA), and end-to-end project leadership. I enjoy turning complex briefs into practical packaging solutions, coordinating cross-functional teams and suppliers, and delivering safe, compliant packaging for patients.

I have hands-on experience creating artwork and technical specs, integrating packaging requirements into ERP systems, and conducting audits and validations. I am passionate about optimizing packaging processes, maintaining high data quality, and driving innovation in packaging design and reliability.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced

Work Experience

Chef de Projet Packaging (CDI) at OTICON MEDICAL
January 1, 2020 - Present
Gestion de packaging complet du packaging primaire et secondaire, de l'analyse du brief marketing à l'implémentation finale. Conformité réglementaire: gestion du portefeuille packaging pour répondre aux exigences FDA et MDR; référence sur les non-conformités et mise en place de plans correctifs. Industrialisation: qualification et validation du packaging (PVP, QI, QO, QP, PVR) et création des procédures de conditionnement. Optimisation: sourcing fournisseurs, rédaction des cahiers des charges, validation BAG/BAT et amélioration des coûts/délais. Gestion documentaire via ERP (Sage X3).
Chef de Projet Packaging (Alternance) at OTICON MEDICAL
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Développement des packagings jusqu'au premier lot de production. Création et modification des étiquettes de traçabilité et mise à jour de la base de données packaging et des spécifications techniques.
Packaging Project Manager at Oticon Medical
January 1, 2021 - Present
Lead primary and secondary packaging projects end-to-end for medical devices. Ensure FDA and MDR compliance across the packaging portfolio. Write work instructions and integrate packaging specifications into ERP systems. Manage supplier sourcing and cross-functional coordination. Validate artwork (BAG/BAT) and manage non-conformities. Participate in internal and external audits. Optimize packaging design and manage risk planning. Machine Qualification & Validation: develop parameters, run tests, and document PVP, IQ, OQ, PQ, and PVR.
Apprentice Packaging Project Manager at Oticon Medical
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Supported the full packaging lifecycle up to the first production batch. Maintained and improved the packaging database. Created artwork, labels, and technical specifications. Managed documentation and BAG/BAT validations.
Intern – Photocatalysis Materials at Institut de Chimie – Clermont-Ferrand
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Conducted synthesis procedures and analyzed chemical results.
Pharmacy Assistant at Pharmacy – Algeria
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Customer advising and pharmaceutical product handling.
Apprentice – Packaging Project Manager at Oticon Medical
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Supported full packaging life cycle until first production batch. Maintained & improved packaging database. Created artwork, labels, and technical specifications. Managed documentation and BAG/BAT validations.
Intern at Institut de Chimie – Clermont-Ferrand
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Conducted synthesis procedures and analyzed chemical results.

Education

Licence Chimie at Université Clermont Auvergne
January 1, 2019 - May 23, 2026
Master Chimie de l'Environnement at Université Mouloud Mammeri, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie
January 1, 2017 - May 23, 2026
Master Ingénierie Packaging at ESPAC, Le Puy-en-Velay
January 1, 2019 - May 23, 2026
Stage de recherche - Synthèse des Matériaux at Institut de Chimie – Clermont-Ferrand
January 1, 2018 - May 23, 2026
Intensive English Training (TOEIC) at Cannes
January 1, 2021 - May 23, 2026
Master’s in Packaging Engineering at ESPE Cap
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor in Chemistry at Université Clermont Auvergne
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Master 2 Environmental Chemistry at Université Moulo Ud Mammeri
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor in Fundamental Chemistry at Université Moulo Ud Mammeri
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences at Lycée Assi Youcef
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Master’s in Packaging Engineering at ESPEAC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s in Chemistry at Université Clermont Auvergne
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Master 2 Environmental Chemistry at Université Mouloud Mammeri
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor’s in Fundamental Chemistry at Université Mouloud Mammeri
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences at Lycée Assi Youcef
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Master's in Packaging Engineering at ESPEAC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor's in Chemistry at Université Clermont Auvergne
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Master 2 Environmental Chemistry at Université Mouloud Mammeri
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor's in Fundamental Chemistry at Université Mouloud Mammeri
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences at Lycée Assi Youcef
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

TOEIC English Training
January 1, 2021 - May 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other
    paper Packaging Project Manager

    Lead primary & secondary packaging projects end-to-end.
    • Draft technical specifications and analyze regulatory & marketing briefs.
    • Ensure FDA & MDR compliance across packaging portfolio.
    • Write work instructions and integrate packaging specs into ERP system.
    • Manage supplier sourcing and cross-functional coordination.
    • Validate artwork (BAG/BAT) and manage non conformities.
    • Participate in internal/external audits.
    • Optimize packaging and manage retroplanning.