About the role

  • Provide technical leadership on developing a pipeline of packaging design and technologies from ideation to commercialization.
  • Use advanced understanding of packaging materials, production processes, sustainability, and cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative solutions.
  • Network with the global packaging R&D community to identify, assess, and bring packaging innovation opportunities inside to support business growth.
  • Lead in environmentally friendly packaging innovations and ensure compliance with local regulations and company standards.
  • Articulate a future state for packaging to deliver our sustainability goals and business objectives.
  • Work cross-functionally to align key stakeholders on strategic plans that deliver the company's vision for the future of packaging.
  • Build and motivate a high-performing team of technical packaging leaders and SMEs.
  • Shape and inspire technical strategy by developing excellent rapport with colleagues and earning status as a recognized expert.
  • Manage the packaging development budget effectively.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Packaging Engineering, Materials/Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 15+ years of relevant experience, with 3-5+ years leading projects or teams, preferably with global or regional packaging development responsibilities.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and think strategically.
  • Excellent communication skills and a global mindset.
  • Basic understanding of safety and regulatory affairs.
  • Clear understanding of intellectual property laws and patent interpretation.
  • Fluent in English.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development: Leveraging our boundaryless network, we provide access to educational platforms and provide coaching, mentoring and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. We want to make our culture inevitable.
  • International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.

Job title

Senior Director, Packaging Development

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridSingapore

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