Associate Fellow, Packaging Material Science & Technology (Fragrance)

RESPONSABILITIES
• Lead material science strategy and innovation across the fragrance packaging portfolio, supporting material roadmaps aligned with business, consumer, brand and sustainability priorities.
• Identify and evaluate emerging materials, technologies, market trends and supplier capabilities to drive innovation, improve performance and support long-term business opportunities.
• Guide the development of innovative material solutions across polymers, substrates, coatings, adhesives and decoration technologies, balancing performance, sustainability, cost, manufacturability and speed to market.

• Provide advanced scientific expertise in material characterization, plastics properties, testing methodologies and composition-structure-property relationships.
• Support material selection, evaluation and qualification, including the assessment of compatibility between packaging materials and product formulations.
• Guide technical decision-making across material performance, quality, manufacturing readiness, regulatory requirements and commercialization.

• Provide material science leadership across complex packaging development programs and technology platforms.
• Establish technical priorities, oversee testing and qualification activities, manage technical risks and support robust project execution across multiple workstreams.
• Drive portfolio-level initiatives focused on material simplification, sustainability, cost optimization and continuous improvement.

• Partner closely with Packaging Development, R&I, Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sustainability, Global Supply Management and external suppliers.
• Translate complex scientific and technical data into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and business stakeholders.
• Influence strategic decisions by balancing consumer needs, scientific expertise, technical feasibility and commercial priorities.

• Mentor and coach technical professionals across the organization, contributing to the development of material science capabilities and technical expertise.
• Support the development of technical standards, knowledge sharing and scientific best practices across Material Science and Packaging Development teams.
• Contribute to the advancement and visibility of scientific expertise through technical documentation, internal reviews, publications, patents and external industry engagement.

• Drive the effective use of digital tools, materials informatics and AI-enabled technologies to support research, data analysis, documentation and knowledge management.
• Identify opportunities to improve technical productivity through automation and digital transformation.
• Promote scientific rigor, technical governance and continuous improvement across material science activities, ensuring alignment with Company standards and relevant requirements.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s degree in Engineering, ideally in Mechanical, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise and extensive hands-on experience in materials characterization and plastics properties.
• Experience assessing the compatibility between packaging materials and product formulations.
• Advanced ability to use analytical techniques to determine material structure and properties, with demonstrated experience in establishing and interpreting composition-structure-property relationships.
• Strong ability to clearly explain scientific data and results and communicate effectively with different stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Fluent in English and French.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly cross-functional environment with internal teams and external suppliers.