Global Packaging Development Scientist

Job Description:

The Global Packaging Development Scientist will champion the creation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions that meet customer and consumer needs while advancing the companys quality and operational goals. Through collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners this role will ensure that packaging plays a central role in product success guaranteeing project execution with excellence in quality cost and timing. The expertise brought to this position will help establish packaging as a key lever for growth efficiency and circularity.

What are we looking for

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline; scienceengineering packaging/product design or equivalent

• 5years of job experiencein the area ofpackaging development packagingengineeringora technicallyrelated discipline

• Proficiencyin MS Office applications (Excel Word PowerPoint)

• Fluent in English (verbally and written)

• Excellent interpersonal relationship building networkingteam work

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical discipline; scienceengineeringor packaging/product design

What are your key responsibilities

Packaging Project Delivery

• Lead packaging development projects from concept through implementation ensuring innovation sustainability and regulatory compliance.

• Manage timelines budgets and technical quality of deliverables.

• Design and develop new packaging concepts executing projects from ideation through manufacturing startup translating development briefs into final pack formats (primary secondary and tertiary).

• Accountable for concept and design work during the framing stage contributing to Desirability/Feasibility/Viability (DVF) assessments including financials material and machinery design and optimization triallingand start up.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the packaging workstream leader working closely withSourcing Supply Chain R&D QualityRegulatory and Marketing teams toimprove systems and documentation anddevelopnew process and concepts.

• Collaborate with global teams to ensure compliance with quality and sustainabilityrequirements.

Compliance and Sustainability

• Evaluate packaging portfolios against regulatory requirements (e.g. California SB 54)identifygaps and optimization opportunities and ensure data accuracy for regulatory submissionsand traceability.

• Lead plastic reduction initiatives aligned with sustainability targets.

Capability Building and Training

• Provide technical leadership and training to teams fostering capacity building in packaging innovation and sustainability.

Networking and Technical Updates

• Stay current with emerging packaging technologies materials and sustainable solutions by engaging with external networks trade fairs and industry experts.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose-driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.