Senior Director Packaging EMEA

Senior Director Packaging EMEA

What we do

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® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are 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 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:

Interim VP, R&D, EMEA

Location:

Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

• Develops annual research program proposals and related budgets, long-range research proposals, and technical progress reports.
• Collaborates with business development, technology assessment, and others to define a diagnostic product pipeline that provides medical value.
• Oversees one or more product pipelines, and the filling and balancing of those pipelines.
• Creates a motivated and focused team aligned with the organizational goals of the department and with company policy.
• Works together with the research and development solutions team and the operational division collaborating in new product and technology development activities and identifying development projects relevant to the company's long-term objectives and concerns.
• Hires research staff, implements training and development initiatives to optimize staff skills, conducts performance appraisals, and develops individual objectives for direct report staff. Ensures development of future leaders.
• Leads and governs one or more research and development departments by taking ownership of the creation and execution of business processes.
• Provides technical expertise, in terms of problem solving for complex technical problems using advanced knowledge and experience.

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