Muhammad Zia
About Muhammad Zia
Muhammad Zia is a Senior Manager/Principal Packaging Engineer at Bristol Myers Squibb with over 20 years of experience in packaging development across various industries.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Muhammad Zia is currently employed at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Senior Manager/Principal Packaging Engineer. He is based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In his role, Zia is responsible for leading packaging engineering projects and developing innovative packaging solutions. His expertise contributes to ensuring the company's packaging systems meet industry standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at Merck
Muhammad Zia held the position of Senior Packaging Engineer at Merck from 2009 to 2018. During his 9-year tenure in Summit, NJ, Zia was involved in the development and optimization of packaging systems for various products. His role required close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure effective packaging processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Experience at Schering-Plough Research Institute
From 2001 to 2009, Muhammad Zia worked as a Senior Packaging Engineer at Schering-Plough Research Institute in Summit, NJ. Over these 8 years, he contributed to the development of packaging solutions for pharmaceutical products. His responsibilities included designing and testing packaging materials to ensure product safety, stability, and customer satisfaction.
Educational Background in Packaging Science and Food Technology
Muhammad Zia's educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Packaging Science from Michigan State University. Additionally, he holds both a Master's (M.Sc. Hons) and Bachelor's (B.Sc. Hons) degree in Food Technology from the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad. His academic training provided him with extensive knowledge and skills in both packaging and food technology.
Certified Packaging Professional
Muhammad Zia is a Certified Packaging Professional (CPP), accredited by the Institute of Packaging Professionals. This certification validates his expertise in the packaging field and recognizes his comprehensive understanding of packaging materials, processes, and industry standards. His certification highlights his commitment to maintaining excellence in his professional practice.
Over 20 Years of Experience in Packaging Development
Muhammad Zia has accumulated over 20 years of experience in package development across pharmaceutical, food, and consumer products industries. His extensive experience includes working with various packaging techniques such as thermoforming, coldforming, injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion blow molding. Zia has been instrumental in developing packaging systems for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food, and personal care products.
Leadership and Technical Expertise
Throughout his career, Muhammad Zia has demonstrated technical excellence in packaging along with proven effectiveness in team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. His ability to lead teams and manage projects has contributed significantly to the successful implementation of packaging solutions that meet functional requirements and regulatory standards.