Team Leader, Fibre & Flexible Packaging - Food

Are you a visionary leader in fibre and flexible packaging, passionate about driving innovation and shaping the future of sustainable solutions? Do you excel at nurturing high-performing teams and bringing groundbreaking ideas to life? You'll be at the forefront of pioneering packaging development within a world-class Life Science innovation hub, renowned for creating advanced product concepts that genuinely benefit vulnerable consumers, from infants to patients. In this pivotal role, you will champion a future-forward packaging strategy that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with robust operational excellence. Ensure packaging solutions are not only safe, compliant, and market-ready but also contribute to a more sustainable and circular portfolio for tomorrow. Collaborate globally to define the packaging pipeline, translating profound consumer insights and market demands into high-performing, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious packaging solutions. Lead the end-to-end development process, from initial concept through to successful launch. If you're ready to make a significant impact and lead a team that's revolutionizing packaging, Apply!

• Co-create and deliver the global SN packaging innovation pipeline, ensuring excellence on quality, timing, and cost;
• Lead end-to-end packaging development from concept through validation, qualification, and market implementation;
• Translate consumer insights, market trends, and business needs into tangible packaging solutions and prototypes;
• Drive ideation and prototyping, turning concepts into testable and scalable packaging innovations;
• Ensure progress on packaging sustainability commitments and circularity objectives;
• Build and strengthen advanced packaging capabilities that benefit the wider SN/Danone organization;
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with global teams, markets, and external partners to deliver impactful solutions;
• Provide strategic direction and governance, prioritizing high-value initiatives and stopping non-viable projects early;
• Partner with IP teams to translate innovations into patents and protect competitive advantage;
• Represent projects to senior stakeholders through clear, impactful presentations and technical reviews;
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and accountability;
• Create and leverage external ecosystems to access new technologies and maintain a competitive edge.