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R&D Packaging Group Leader

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland
Work model: Office-based / Full time
Contract type / duration: Permanent

Be a force for good and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

As an R&D Packaging Group Leader at Nestlé, your mission is to lead a team of packaging specialists and engineers to deliver consumer-centric, sustainable and innovative packaging solutions for the Nutrition & Health category. You’ll make a difference by collaborating closely with research and development teams, business partners, markets, packaging networks, technology partners, suppliers, engineering companies, universities and professional associations. This is your opportunity to take ownership, grow your expertise, and make a difference at scale.

How you’ll make an impact as an R&D Packaging Group Leader

• Leading a team of packaging specialists and engineers to deliver packaging solutions that support innovation, sustainability and business growth.
• Driving packaging roadmaps that reflect consumer needs, environmental priorities and future technology opportunities.
• Delivering technical packaging expertise for liquid nutrition and health applications, including aseptic and chilled dairy solutions.
• Building strong collaboration with internal teams and external partners to identify the right packaging technologies and equipment solutions.
• Improving packaging efficiency by supporting cost-effective solutions, technical assistance and successful industrial implementation.
• Developing people, capabilities and knowledge sharing to strengthen packaging expertise across teams and markets.

What will make you successful

• Master or Engineering degree in Packaging
• Deep knowledge of packaging materials, filling and packing technologies, and packaging development for nutrition and sensitive food applications
• Strong expertise in packaging quality, safety, hygiene, sustainability design, recycling and low-carbon packaging solutions
• Project leadership, communication and influencing skills to guide decisions, align partners and deliver packaging projects with impact
• Understanding business environment, global trends, innovation leadership and sustainability challenges within the industry
• Communicating fluently in English; additional languages are an asset
• Demonstrating courage, collaboration, speed and continuous learning

At Nestlé R&D, we place people at the heart of everything we do.

Our benefits are designed to support your growth and wellbeing, so you can thrive at work and in life:

• Flexible working options, including hybrid work possibilities
• Paid holidays beyond legal requirements
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career
• Performance based bonus
• Healthcare contribution and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Strong employer contribution to your pension plan
• Generous parental leave and comprehensive family support solutions
• Attractive employee discounts across various products and services

What to expect from our hiring process

We are committed to an inclusive and respectful hiring experience and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations if needed. Our workplaces are fully accessible and supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The hiring process typically includes a video interview with Talent Acquisition, an interview with the hiring team, and a final discussion and offer. We review applications as they are received and close the role once a strong list of relevant candidates is identified, so we encourage you to apply early. All information is treated confidentially.

Stay vigilant: Nestlé will only contact candidates via official company email addresses and will never ask for payments or sensitive personal information at any stage of the hiring process.

Ready to Be a Force for Good?

Apply now and accelerate change that improves lives and the planet.

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