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ClinChoice is searching for a Labeling Artwork Controller Consultant for 12 months Contract with possibility of extension to join one of our clients.

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO with a strong focus on quality, professional development, and supportive culture. As a client-facing role, we are looking for confident candidates with the ability to work independently whilst establishing a high-trust environment with the client’s counterparts.  

Job Description

Artwork Controller

Role Summary

The Regional / Senior Artwork Controller is responsible for managing the end-to-end artwork development process (brief → final release) for packaging and labeling components within the region. This role ensures timely delivery of high-quality, compliant artwork by coordinating cross-functional teams and external vendors, while driving process improvements and maintaining operational excellence. This role combines hands-on execution with team supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end artwork development process from initiation through approval and release, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality labeling components.

• Act as the primary liaison between PMO, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Packaging, Quality, Supply Chain, and external vendors/agencies.

• Validate briefs for accuracy and completeness; collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Oversee timelines, resource planning, and progress tracking for multiple concurrent labeling projects.

• Coordinate review and approval of labeling content and artwork in internal systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and corporate standards.

• Drive process improvements related to artwork development, approval workflows, and digital tools.

• Investigate Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) as needed.

• Maintain artwork issue logs and attend escalation meetings to provide updates.

• Identify inefficiencies and escalate to Hub Leads when required.

• Participate in content lock meetings to ensure stakeholder alignment.

• Manage Veraciti system-related issues and escalate appropriately.

• Suggest and implement technology solutions for artwork and labeling processes.

• Create, update, and maintain training documentation for systems and processes.

• Supervise Artwork Controllers to ensure task completion and provide support during peak periods.

• Onboard new hires on artwork management systems and end-to-end processes; conduct quarterly refreshers on best practices.

• Provide guidance on escalation channels and support SMEs, Artwork Process Leads, Vendors, and Hub Leads with artwork production deployment.

• Track and follow up on action items from cross-functional meetings.

• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones consistently to stakeholders.

• Attend regional project meetings (Kick-off, Overview, Alignment, Technical with Printer) and provide updates.

• Share project insights for dashboards and analytics; contribute to KPI reviews and compliance initiatives.

• Gather requirements for new regional jobs and assess resources requirements and provide job quotations when required.

• Conduct design-to-press color management assessments and feasibility consultations.

• Monitor and maintain regional project timelines and costs; anticipate and resolve roadblocks.

• Address process and executional quality issues; support system and process improvements.

• Manage ad-hoc artwork-related requests and cascade process/system communications.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Packaging Technology, or related field;

• 10+ years in labeling design, proofreading, coordination, regulatory, packaging, and project management within consumer health, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.

• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements for product labeling and packaging.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams in a deadline-driven environment.

• Hands-on experience with PLM and electronic artwork systems (e.g., Agile, GLAMS, Loftware, Veraciti, Veeva).

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro).

• Familiarity with pre-press and print processes (CMYK, Pantone, dielines, bleed, etc.).

• Skilled in proofreading tools (e.g., TVT, GlobalVision, InformCC) and regulatory content validation.

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience in continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• PMP certification or formal project management training is a plus.

Key Words: Regulatory Affairs, Artwork, Labeling design, proofreading

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