Senior Scientist, R&D – Packaging Compliance, Strategy Reporting

Role Overview

• Serve as the packaging technical lead for EPR, source reduction, and eco-modulation readiness
• Ensure reporting-relevant packaging specifications are accurate and complete by identifying data gaps
• Validate portfolio classification and compliance inputs (e.g., covered material category
• CMC assignments)
• Partner with BU R&D and the Packaging Lab to validate high-impact packaging components/SKUs
• Support verification/audit readiness by reviewing technical assumptions and calculation inputs
• Assess and document which projects/SKUs qualify for source reduction pathways and eco-modulation bonus/malus criteria
• Compile and maintain technical substantiation packages for source reduction and eco-modulation
• Lead the technical portion of submission readiness for source reduction and eco-modulation
• Develop and maintain enabling tools and guidance

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD degree in Engineering, Materials, Chemical or Packaging Engineering preferred or related discipline
• 4 + years of R&D development and commercialization experience in packaging and project leadership experience (consumer goods, food & beverage, pharma or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated experience supporting R&D specification development and commercialization work
• General knowledge of packaging materials (flexible films, rigid packaging, fiber, glass, metal, etc.) and packaging manufacturing/converting processes
• Working knowledge of project execution practices (e.g., timelines, risk identification, stakeholder updates) and ability to manage assigned deliverables
• Willingness and ability to travel 5-10% of the time
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with cross-functional partners and external suppliers

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
• Protection and saving for the future
• Wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• 401k
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Programs
• Training