Sr. Scientist, R&D - Packaging Compliance & Strategy Reporting

Job Purpose

As the Senior Scientist for Packaging Compliance & Strategy Report supporting sustainability reporting and strategy execution, you will lead the planning, coordination, and technical delivery of annual packaging sustainability reporting obligations and related data governance. Success in this role is defined by accurate, on‑time reporting, strong data quality and traceability, and clear cross‑functional execution of reporting plans and ongoing strategy support.

• Serve as the packaging technical lead for EPR, source reduction, and eco‑modulation readiness, along with other types of packaging specific compliance reporting such as Minimum Recycled Content and Canada Plastics Registry — providing technical strategy, interpretation, alignment to external standards, and guidance to reporting owners.
• Ensure reporting‑relevant packaging specifications are accurate and complete by identifying data gaps, translating needed changes to the specification team, and coordinating closure with BU R&D, ESG/Procurement, suppliers, and data management.
• Validate portfolio classification and compliance inputs (e.g., covered material category‑CMC assignments) and confirm alignment with internal governance partners and applicable external standards (e.g., APR).
• Partner with BU R&D and the Packaging Lab to validate high‑impact packaging components/SKUs and document required corrections to support compliant reporting.
• Support verification/audit readiness by reviewing technical assumptions and calculation inputs, resolving issues, and ensuring consistent methodology application.
• Assess and document which projects/SKUs qualify for source reduction pathways and eco‑modulation bonus/malus criteria; define evidence requirements and technical rationale.
• Compile and maintain technical substantiation packages for source reduction and eco‑modulation (change summaries, material attributes, recyclability/qualification evidence) in collaboration with BU partners.
• Lead the technical portion of submission readiness for source reduction and eco‑modulation, including issue resolution, technical sign‑offs, and stakeholder alignment (while reporting teams execute the final data submission).
• Develop and maintain enabling tools and guidance (e.g., eco‑modulation decision tree, impact estimation tool) and establish tracking inputs/processes to improve future‑cycle performance.

• EPR reporting technical readiness package:
  • Identified specification gaps and closure plan (by BU/category/SKU prioritization)
  • Updated/confirmed CMC assignments with supporting rationale aligned to external standards (e.g., APR)
  • Documented specification validation outcomes (including Packaging Lab validation summary where applicable)
• Audit/verification support artifacts:
  • Technical inputs to reporting methodology and calculation assumptions
  • Issue log and resolution documentation supporting verification
• Source reduction Plan:
  • Source Reduction strategy/plan and tracking process
  • List of qualifying projects/SKUs mapped to applicable pathway(s) to meet strategy/plan, aligned with BU stakeholders
  • Substantiation dossier(s) compiled with BU R&D/ESG/Procurement (evidence, change summaries, technical justification)
  • Technical sign‑off package supporting submission readiness
• Eco‑modulation:
  • Eco‑Modulation prioritized list of qualifying projects/SKUs and applicable bonus/malus criteria and impact estimates
  • Substantiation dossier(s) for eco‑modulation qualification
  • Eco‑modulation criteria guidance / decision tree for packaging strategy use
  • Technical sign‑off package supporting submission readiness
• PCR reporting (draft pending your clarification):
  • Validated PCR report accuracy summary (with BU R&D/Packaging Lab inputs)
  • Technical issue log and corrections recommended prior to submission
  • Substantiation dossier(s) compiled with BU R&D/ESG/Procurement (evidence, change summaries, technical justification)
  • Technical sign‑off package supporting submission readiness

• BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline.
• 4+ years of R&D development and…