What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Material Science Expert position at Kenvue?
About Kenvue
Kenvue is a leading consumer packaged goods company that combines science and care to deliver innovative products to millions of people worldwide. Our diverse team of experts is passionate about insights, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science, and solve with courage.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Material Science Leader to join our Research & Development team at Kenvue. As the functional leader for packaging material science, this position will play a pivotal role in shaping the material strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the performance standards of packaging quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the R&D Packaging team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Develop and implement the company's packaging material strategy, aligning it with brand product development goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead efforts in designing and developing new packaging materials, focusing on enhancing product protection, aesthetics, and environmental impact.
- Stay current with packaging regulations and quality standards, ensuring all packaging materials adhere to industry and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with Packaging and all R&D functions, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to integrate packaging requirements seamlessly into product development.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (8 years) in material development, including program leadership or management roles.
- Strong knowledge of packaging material properties, polymer science, and material interactions.
- Proficiency in material testing techniques, including mechanical testing, permeability analysis, thermal analysis, and accelerated aging studies.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation in packaging materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.
Kenvue is a leading consumer packaged goods company that combines science and care to deliver innovative products to millions of people worldwide. Our diverse team of experts is passionate about insights, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science, and solve with courage.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Packaging Material Science Leader to join our Research & Development team at Kenvue. As the functional leader for packaging material science, this position will play a pivotal role in shaping the material strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the performance standards of packaging quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the R&D Packaging team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Develop and implement the company's packaging material strategy, aligning it with brand product development goals, regulatory requirements, and sustainability initiatives.
- Lead efforts in designing and developing new packaging materials, focusing on enhancing product protection, aesthetics, and environmental impact.
- Stay current with packaging regulations and quality standards, ensuring all packaging materials adhere to industry and regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with Packaging and all R&D functions, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to integrate packaging requirements seamlessly into product development.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or Master's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience (8 years) in material development, including program leadership or management roles.
- Strong knowledge of packaging material properties, polymer science, and material interactions.
- Proficiency in material testing techniques, including mechanical testing, permeability analysis, thermal analysis, and accelerated aging studies.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation in packaging materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information effectively.
