Packaging Innovation/Experience Lead

1 day ago


Skillman, United States Kenvue Full time

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Packaging Innovation/Experience Lead

This position reports into Associate Director, Global Packaging Innovation and is based in Skillman, NJ.

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we're the house of iconic brands - including Neutrogena, Aveeno, Tylenol, Listerine, Johnson's and BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made up of ~ 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact the life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage - and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you Join us in shaping our future-and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to: Associate Director, Global Packaging Innovation

Location: Skillman, NJ Kenvue's corporate headquarters is currently located in Skillman NJ, but is scheduled to move to Summit, NJ in or around early 2025.

Travel %: 10%

Pay range: $84-135,700k

What you will do

We are seeking a passionate and influential Packaging Innovation/Experience Lead professional to join our R&D team. In this role you will be responsible for developing innovative packaging strategies with a strong focus on sustainability to deliver superior consumer experiences through human centered innovation, creating opportunities that will win new consumers every day.

Embracing our Healthy Lives Mission commitment, the Global Packaging Innovation Engineer will be responsible for developing brand portfolio technical glidepaths and guide project teams with future-fit packaging solutions that meet our business objectives while minimizing our environmental impact and driving brand growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a change agent. Develop 3-5 year packaging roadmaps and implement global innovation strategies for benefit-led innovation platforms
  • Lead feasibility of new global packaging technologies that bring new value to the global brand portfolio.
  • Conduct research and development of innovative sustainable packaging materials and technologies, recycled plastics, renewable feedstocks, and recyclable formats.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders by setting priority workstreams to drive packaging agenda
  • Foster supplier joint-value ecosystem to develop conceptual formats, material feasibility, and product experience differentiation
  • Bring an outside-in focus: Open innovation scouting and technology integration through the latest trends and foresight in the packaging industry to guide future-fit packaging portfolios
  • Influence brand growth by exploring new formats, propose business models, and bring forward sustainable innovation for people and planet benefit
  • Drive holistic packaging development through collaborations with consumer insight teams, design, and new value propositions for brands and consumers.
What We Are Looking For
  • 5+ years of experience in packaging innovation, material design, supplier co-creation, and with a consistent track record of bringing new products to market demonstrating differentiating technologies
  • Technical-based degree required, preferrably packaging or mechanical engineering
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and strategically.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Extensive working knowledge of packaging materials and technologies, recycled and recyclable content, sustainable packaging practices, the circular economy, lifecycle assessments, sustainability metrics and the impact on the environment
  • Deep understanding of consumer, business, and brands needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution.
  • An entrepreneurial approach that turns insights into product opportunities
What's In It For You
  • Competitive Benefit Package
  • Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation
  • Learning & Development Opportunities


*Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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