Vice President, Packaging Development and Engineering

Vice President, Packaging Development and Engineering

Batallure Beauty is a leading developer of beauty and personal care brands, known for delivering exceptional product innovation, strategic partnership, and end-to-end execution. We collaborate with world‑class brands and founders to bring differentiated concepts to market with speed, creativity, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Vice President of Packaging Development & Engineering is a key senior leader responsible for setting the strategic direction of the packaging function and overseeing all technical development, engineering, and component innovation for Batallure Beauty’s portfolio of clients. As a member of the Leadership Team, this individual will guide the organization on packaging strategy, feasibility, cost, sustainability, and supplier capabilities.

This role leads a high‑performing team, manages global supplier partnerships, and ensures flawless execution across multiple, simultaneous development programs in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in beauty or personal care packaging, strong leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative, brand‑enhancing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Packaging Development & Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to company‑wide strategy, operational excellence, and cross‑functional alignment.
• Enhance organizational capability with best‑in‑class processes, tools, and standards for packaging development.
• Set the vision and roadmap for packaging innovation, including sustainability, materials, component design, and new technology implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend packaging concepts that enhance brand positioning, consumer experience, and cost competitiveness.
• Guide clients and internal stakeholders on feasibility, risks, and technical considerations.
• Ensure timely execution of all packaging work streams—from concept through commercialization, testing, validation, and scale‑up.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide expert guidance to resolve issues efficiently.
• Identify best in class suppliers. Manage strategic supplier relationships across global component, materials, and packaging manufacturers.
• Negotiate timelines, costs, and capabilities to ensure optimal outcomes for Batallure Beauty and its clients.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, service, and innovation.

• Work closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, Finance, Marketing and Client teams to align on project objectives, costs, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Support client presentations and technical communication, acting as the packaging subject matter expert.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in packaging development, engineering, or component innovation within the beauty or personal care industry (brand or component supplier experience required).
• Proven success leading packaging teams and managing complex development pipelines.
• Strong understanding of beauty packaging materials, technologies, engineering principles, sustainability, and global manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills; resourceful and solutions‑oriented.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
  
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• Effective communicator capable of presenting complex information clearly to clients and executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
• This position is an on‑site role based in Princeton, NJ and with occasional local travel to suppliers and filler locations.

Base salary range $225 - 265k, + annual bonus

Generous Paid time off benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, disability and life insurance.

401k with company match

Seniority Level
:
Executive

Employment type
:
Part‑time

Job Function
:
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries
:
Personal Care Product Manufacturing