Company: Harrison Scott Associates
Location:
Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications & Skills
- 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.
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Posted: May 3rd, 2026