Director, Packaging EMEA

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Director, Packaging EMEA

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

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Interim VP, R&D, EMEA

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz

Hybrid

Kenvue is currently hiring DIRECTOR, PACKAGING EMEA Position must be based in Rotkreuz, Switzerland

The Regional EMEA Packaging Head is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed and diverse organisation delivering end-to-end packaging development, innovation, and execution across all brands and segments in the EMEA region. This role drives a regionally integrated packaging strategy aligned to global priorities, ensuring delivery of a consumer-centric, compliant, sustainable, and future‑ready packaging pipeline that supports innovation, portfolio growth, and business continuity across multiple categories and channels.

Working in close partnership with Regional Business Units, Global Packaging, Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, this leader will orchestrate portfolio prioritization, capability development, and execution excellence, while embedding agile, digital‑first and scalable operating models.

• Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
• Define and execute a holistic EMEA Packaging R&D strategy aligned with global packaging and business segment strategies across all brands (Self Care, Essential Health, Skin Health & Beauty, and future categories)
• Build and manage a balanced, risk‑based packaging pipeline, driving Innovation, Lifecycle management, Business continuity & Regulatory and compliance readiness
• Ensure fit‑for‑purpose, channel‑ready (including e‑commerce), and consumer‑relevant packaging solutions across diverse markets
• End‑to‑End Delivery & Execution Excellence
• Own E2E packaging delivery across innovation, renovation, and supply continuity initiatives
• Drive Right‑First‑Time execution, simplification, and speed‑to‑market through optimised governance and decision‑making
• Partner with regional operations to ensure robust scale‑up, technical transfer, and crisis management readiness
• Organization & Capability Development
• Lead and evolve a high‑performing, multi‑country team, fostering a culture of agility, accountability & innovation
• Build future‑ready capabilities in:
• Sustainable packaging
• Digital tools and data analytics
• Advanced materials and technologies
• Develop talent pipelines and succession plans to ensure long‑term organizational strength
• Agile Resourcing & Operating Model
• Establish and manage a flexible resourcing model (insourced, outsourced, and strategic partner ecosystem)
• Dynamically allocate resources across brands, markets, and strategic priorities to maximize impact
• Drive integrated portfolio management across segments to optimize efficiency and delivery
• Cross‑Segment & Global Integration
• Lead as part of the ONE Packaging R&D organization, ensuring…