Lead the global Healthcare R&D Development and Expert Center, setting strategic direction and ensuring breakthrough, compliant innovation aligned with Amcor’s healthcare roadmap and sustainability ambitions
Build executive-level partnerships with key healthcare customers, identifying and driving portfolio-expanding, patient-centric innovation opportunities
Sponsor and oversee mission-critical global healthcare programs—including sterile barrier systems and medical/pharma packaging platforms—ensuring timely, high-quality, and regulation-ready delivery
Represent R&D in high-stakes technical, regulatory, and customer forums, delivering compelling technical insights, validation documentation, and innovation proposals
Shape business continuity and supply security strategies in partnership with cross-functional and commercial leaders for strategic healthcare customers

Advanced technical degree in a relevant field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Biotechnology)
Minimum of 15 years of experience in R&D, including at least 5 years in managerial role
Strong knowledge of industrial processes, technology and qualification principles
Proven track record of leading successful R&D projects
Experience in Healthcare is essential; Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty, or Wellness sectors is highly desirable
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Proven ability to manage high-performing teams
Lean/CI/Six Sigma/PM Expertise

Global R&D Director – Healthcare

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