Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:
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.
Role reports to:
Interim VP, R&D, EMEA
Location:
Europe/Middle East/Africa, Switzerland, Zug, Rotkreuz
Work Location:
Hybrid
What you will do
The Regional EMEA Packaging Head is responsible for leading a geographically dispersed and diverse organization delivering end-to-end packaging development, innovation, and execution across all brands and segments in the EMEA region.
This role drives a regionally integrated packaging strategy aligned to global priorities, ensuring delivery of a consumer-centric, compliant, sustainable, and future-ready packaging pipeline that supports innovation, portfolio growth, and business continuity across multiple categories and channels.
Working in close partnership with Regional Business Units, Global Packaging, Marketing, Design, R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations, this leader will orchestrate portfolio prioritization, capability development, and execution excellence, while embedding agile, digital-first and scalable operating models.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Regional Strategy & Portfolio Leadership
Define and execute a holistic EMEA Packaging R&D strategy aligned with global packaging and business segment strategies across all brands (Self Care, Essential Health, Skin Health & Beauty, and future categories).
Build and manage a balanced, risk-based packaging pipeline, driving Innovation, Lifecycle management, Business continuity & Regulatory and compliance readiness
2. End-to-End Delivery & Execution Excellence
3. Organization & Capability Development
Lead and evolve a high-performing, multi-country team, fostering a culture of agility, accountability & innovation
4. Agile Resourcing & Operating Model
5. Cross-Segment & Global Integration
6. Innovation & External Ecosystem
7. Sustainability & Compliance Leadership
8. Data, Digital & Performance Management
9. Financial & Business Stewardship
12+ years of packaging R&D and innovation experience, across multiple categories (e.g. consumer health, beauty, FMCG)
- 5 years of senior people leadership across geographically dispersed teams
Essential Knowledge and Skills
In-depth knowledge of business, organizational goals, Packaging function, and cross functional business partners to make informed business decisions and create and execute business strategies. Ability to represent Packaging function on cross-functional teams and governance forums.
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