R&D Packaging Manager – Healthcare

Are you ready:

•to help innovate the future of R&D packaging?

•to apply your natural passion for packaging to improve the consumer experience?

•to drive strong business results through sustainable innovation?

•to accelerate your R&D career?

We have an outstanding opportunity to be a part of the growth and innovation of a market leading healthcare product – a chance to be involved in the development of a product which is seen in shelves all over the world.

The R&D Packaging Manager will join the business to support the brand, collaborating closely with partner functions and leveraging the external ecosystem. This Brand-facing role is ideal for someone with a passion to innovate and executive with excellence. We are looking for someone with strong technical expertise in the field of packaging materials and sustainability, formats and applications, along with an agility in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead multiple projects with varied levels of complexity.
• Be brand savvy and consumer obsessed in leveraging new technologies to elevate user experience through innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Collaborate with external partners (suppliers, academia) to develop best in class innovation for the brands, and drive awareness of competitor packaging activities to identify improvements and innovation opportunities.
• Continually develop knowledge in new areas of packaging and look for innovative and better ways of working by eliminating non-value-added activities and improve efficiency.
• Continually develop and leverage knowledge in packaging sustainability trends, recycling technologies and local/national/regional recyclability regulations.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Packaging, Chemical or Mechanical), or Science (Material Science, Polymer Chemistry or related fields)
• Several years of relevant experience in FMCG industry
• Experienced in collaborating with partner functions
• Experience in leading E2E complex projects for local or global consumer brands
• Ability to solve technical and operational problems with a scientific approach
• Understanding of research methodologies to determine consumer insights
• Some knowledge of emerging technologies and policies (environmental, safety and regulatory) related to packaging

This is a truly exciting time to join this global player and help shape the future. It’s an opportunity to be part of something special.

Flexible, 2/3 days expected in Surrey office