World-Leading Expertise in
Life Science Packaging Engineering

As the world leader in packaging engineering consulting, NPG stands apart through its deep life sciences expertise and adaptive, partnership-focused model. Our specialized services offer unmatched regulatory insight, flexibility, and comprehensive validation support. NPG delivers tailored, compliant solutions that ensure quality and efficiency, setting industry benchmarks in packaging engineering excellence.

Services for medical
devices & pharmaceuticals

We accelerate product readiness with NPG’s packaging expertise ensuring secure, compliant solutions, including:
      »   Sustainability & Cost-Efficiency Programs
      »   Technical Documentation & Compliance Reviews
      »   Design & Development
      »   Verification & Validation
      »   Global Compliance Strategy
      »   Equipment Process Validation
      »   CAPA & Root Cause Analysis
      »   Test Plan Development & Validation
      »   Asset Delivery for Pharmaceutical Packaging
      »   Temperature-Controlled Packaging
      »   Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT)

Services for Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals

Sustainability & Cost-Efficiency Programs

Our programs deliver cost-effective, eco-friendly packaging solutions without sacrificing quality or compliance. By evaluating materials and configurations, NPG helps clients meet both financial and environmental goals, optimizing packaging processes to reduce costs while supporting sustainable practices across medical device and pharmaceutical packaging operations.

Services for Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals

Technical Documentation & Compliance Reviews

NPG provides comprehensive documentation services, including design controls, gap analysis, and annual compliance reviews. Our expertise ensures that both medical device and pharmaceutical packaging remains fully compliant, supporting ongoing quality improvements and aligning with regulatory standards for reliable and consistent market success.

Services for Medical Devices

Design & Development

NPG creates specialized packaging solutions for medical devices that ensure sterility, durability, and full regulatory compliance. From initial concept to final validation, our solutions meet stringent industry standards, offering clients reliable, high-quality packaging that enhances product safety and integrity.

Services for Medical Devices

Verification & Validation

NPG’s validation services, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ), ensure packaging reliability, safety, and compliance throughout the device lifecycle. Our thorough validation process mitigates risks and guarantees that packaging meets industry standards, supporting smooth product approval and market readiness.

Services for Medical Devices

Global Compliance Strategy

Tailored strategies ensure medical device packaging aligns with US, EU, and global regulations, keeping products compliant, safe, and market-ready. NPG’s expertise in global standards helps clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes confidently, minimizing delays and ensuring regulatory alignment across all operational regions.

Services for Medical Devices

Equipment Process Validation

We validate both new and relocated equipment used in device packaging, performing rigorous statistical analysis and setup to ensure consistent performance. Our validation process supports operational excellence, guaranteeing that equipment meets quality benchmarks, optimizes productivity, and sustains regulatory compliance.

Services for Medical Devices

CAPA & Root Cause Analysis

Using DMAIC methodologies, NPG addresses root causes and implements corrective actions for medical device packaging, optimizing processes and enhancing compliance. Our CAPA services improve operational efficiency, reducing downtime and ensuring robust packaging processes aligned with regulatory standards.

Services for Medical Devices

Test Plan Development & Validation

We offer customized testing strategies to ensure packaging integrity, developing and validating methods that meet regulatory and product requirements. From ISO 11607-based packaging integrity tests to tailored procedures, our test plans ensure compliance and reliable evaluations that support safe, secure product delivery.

Services for Pharmaceuticals

Asset Delivery for Pharmaceutical Packaging

Specializing in packaging for pharmaceutical equipment like autoinjectors, we support high-speed production setups with top pharmaceutical companies and CMOs. Our expertise ensures efficient equipment line installations, reducing setup times and enhancing production consistency,facilitating reliable market entry for key pharmaceutical products.

Services for Pharmaceuticals

Temperature-Controlled Packaging

For temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, NPG’s packaging solutions manage transit conditions to prevent temperature excursions, ensuring product efficacy. We employ robust shipping lane management and validation practices, guaranteeing that products maintain the required temperature throughout transit for reliable patient safety.

Services for Pharmaceuticals

Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT)

Rigorous CCIT validation ensures pharmaceutical packaging maintains sterility and regulatory compliance, especially crucial for injectables and combination products. NPG’s testing safeguards patient safety and supports regulatory alignment, ensuring that all primary packaging meets the highest standards for pharmaceutical integrity.

We leverage NPG's packaging engineering services because we do not have enough experienced staff to handle all aspects in-house, and it would be difficult to build up those internal capabilities. That’s why we utilize NPG’s packaging engineering support as they are experts and save us the time and energy of figuring out things that are out of our area of expertise.

— Specialty Pharmaceutical Client

Director of Packaging Engineering

Unmatched Packaging Engineering Expertise

What makes NPG the world leader in packaging engineering? Our unique approach, deep regulatory expertise, and customized solutions deliver unmatched quality and compliance.
      »    Deep Industry Specialization
      »    Integrated Partnership Model
      »    Regulatory Mastery
      »    Flexible Service Options
      »    Sustainability and Cost-Efficiency Focus
      »   Proprietary Training Programs

Deep Industry Specialization

With a focus solely on medical device and pharmaceutical packaging, NPG’s team brings unparalleled expertise in life sciences. Our engineers are equipped to handle the specific challenges of regulated industries, ensuring that your packaging solutions meet stringent standards for safety, compliance, and effectiveness, from inception through market delivery.

Integrated Partnership Model

At NPG, our engineers aren’t just consultants—they become embedded partners within your team. This approach promotes smooth collaboration and knowledge transfer, enabling us to align seamlessly with your goals and deliver consistent results across projects, minimizing disruptions while maximizing operational efficiency and project continuity.

Regulatory Mastery

NPG’s extensive knowledge of FDA, EMA, and global regulatory standards ensures that every solution we provide meets the highest compliance requirements. Our proactive approach to regulatory changes enables you to navigate evolving guidelines confidently, reducing time-to-market risks and securing product success across diverse markets.

Flexible Service Options

We understand that every client’s needs are unique, so NPG offers adaptable engagement models, from full-time support to on-demand access. Our flexible contract and subscription options allow you to scale resources based on project requirements,ensuring cost-effective and efficient use of top-tier packaging talent.

Comprehensive Validation Support

NPG’s full-spectrum validation services cover everything from process qualification to equipment validation,ensuring that each step in your packaging process meets rigorous standards. Our team provides the expertise to maintain consistent quality and compliance, supporting robust and reliable packaging systems for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

Sustainability and Cost-Efficiency Focus

NPG’s extensive knowledge of FDA, EMA, and global regulatory standards ensures that every solution we provide meets the highest compliance requirements. Our proactive approach to regulatory changes enables you to navigate evolving guidelines confidently, reducing time-to-market risks and securing product success across diverse markets.

Proprietary Training Programs

Our Packaging Engineering Leadership Program equips emerging engineers with the specific skills and experience needed for the life sciences industry. Graduates are project-ready from day one, providing clients with dedicated engineers who bring both foundational training and a commitment to adding immediate value.

At NPG, we go beyond packaging solutions; we’re a dedicated partner focused on elevating your projects through compliance, innovation, and strategic insight. Dive into our packaging engineering services for medical device companies and pharmaceutical organizations to discover how we help clients streamline processes, overcome challenges, and achieve measurable results in packaging excellence.

Speak with an Expert

Karen Polkinghorne

President of Packaging and Labeling

Karen is a motivated, innovative, and growth-oriented professional with over 33 years of experience in Sales & Marketing Leadership and Packaging Engineering. With a proven track record of achievement, Karen is known for her strong leadership skills, the ability to establish positive business relationships, and leading initiatives to enhance performance and increase profitability.

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