Hybrid R&D Packaging Manager – Healthcare Innovation

R&D Packaging Manager – Healthcare

Salary: £Highly Attractive Salary

Location:

2/3 Days Expected in Surrey Office

This position has now been filled.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Packaging Manager to support brand, collaborate with partner functions, and deliver sustainable innovation in the healthcare product sector.

• 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.
• Continuously develop knowledge in new areas of packaging and look for innovative and better ways of working by eliminating non‑value‑added activities and improving efficiency.
• Continuously develop and leverage knowledge in packaging sustainability trends, recycling technologies and local/national/regional recyclability regulations.

• 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 end‑to‑end 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.