Role: Post Doctoral Researcher
Industry Type: FMCG
Department: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Research & Development - Other
UG: Any Graduate
PG: Any Postgraduate
Job Location MUMBAI GENERAL OFFICE Job Description Overview of the job As Packaging Lead, youll drive breakthrough packaging innovations for our Consumer Health brands in India, from strategy to commercialization. This is your chance to lead initiatives that enhance consumer experience, ensure quality, and champion sustainability, all while optimizing costs. Youll partner across functions, making crucial decisions that shape our brands impact, fostering an environment where your creative ideas flourish and your contributions are valued as you redefine packaging excellence. This job is not only about what you will do, but instead how you feel: encouraged, heard, challenged, purposeful and valued. How success looks like Success in this role means consistently delivering innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective packaging solutions that delight consumers and strengthen our market position. You will have effectively led the development and execution of our packaging roadmap, significantly enhancing consumer experience and product shelf appeal. Key achievements will include measurable improvements in quality KPIs, seamless commercialization of new products, and a demonstrably positive impact on our sustainability goals and bottom line through strategic value engineering. Your leadership will be evident in strong cross-functional collaborations, ensuring all packaging initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with impeccable accuracy and compliance, ultimately driving significant business growth.
Responsibilities
of the role Lead packaging initiatives and develop/execute roadmaps for all Consumer Health categories, aligned with business objectives Drive innovative packaging solutions (formats, materials, designs) to enhance consumer experience, functionality, and shelf appeal, while monitoring market trends and best practices Lead end-to-end packaging commercialization from pilot trials to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring robust scale-up, risk mitigation, and speed-to-market delivery Lead critical root cause analysis and resolution of complex packaging-related quality issues, ensuring product integrity across the portfolio Establish and drive a "Right First Time" approach in packaging validation, dramatically reducing development cycles and commercialization costs. Benchmark and implement global best practices in packaging, positioning the company as a leader in innovation and efficiency within the Indian market Drive bottom-line growth through strategic cost optimization initiatives and identify value engineering opportunities Support 2030 sustainability goals via eco-friendly solutions and ensure compliance with Indias Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules and other regulations Partner closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, QA, and RD to align strategies and operational capabilities Lead governance, execution, and timely delivery of packaging innovation and commercialization projects, including drafting, reviewing, and approving specifications Role Requirements Relevant degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy Bachelor or Masters with 3-5 year in the given scope of responsibility. Proven experience in leading packaging initiatives across diverse consumer health categories. Demonstrated experience in driving packaging innovation and market excellence. Experience in end-to-end packaging commercialization, from pilot to full-scale manufacturing Experience in drafting, reviewing, and approving packaging specifications, ensuring accuracy and compliance Proficient in Enovia, Artios CAD, and internal system knowledge of VEEVA Quality, Production, RCC creation till implementation Capability to lead end-to-end commercialization, ensuring robust scale-up, risk mitigation, and speed-to-market Strength in leadership, strategic and analytical thinking Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cross-functional collaboration and influence Job Qualifications Job Schedule Full time Job Segmentation Experienced Professionals Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.