Open Innovation Packaging Strategist

Lavazza Group; Piemonte; Ibrido; EUR 41.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Short working week in summer months

Hybrid working policy (10 days remote)

Restaurant service & corporate gym

Descrizione del lavoro

Lavazza Group is seeking an Open Innovation Packaging Specialist to join the Packaging Innovation Team within our Global R&D Department. The role bridges Lavazza’s internal R&D with the external innovation ecosystem to accelerate next-generation, sustainable packaging solutions.

You will scout, evaluate and integrate external materials and startups, and lead PoC projects while aligning with brand identity and regulatory requirements.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical/scientific field is preferred.
• Approximately 3 years in Packaging Innovation, R&D or Open Innovation in FMCG contexts.
• Strong project management, curiosity and growth mindset.
• Fluent English and Italian.

Mansioni

• Scout and evaluate new materials, technologies and packaging solutions with external partners.
• Lead Open Innovation initiatives and calls for startups and collaborative projects.
• Design, manage and execute PoC projects with internal Lab teams.
• Build and maintain a network of external partners and tech transfer offices.
• Translate external trends into actionable internal projects aligned with Lavazza’s priorities.
• Ensure packaging projects comply with current and upcoming regulations and sustainability guidelines.

Conoscenze

Project management

English

Italian

AutoCAD

3D software

Formazione

Master’s degree in Product Design / Material Sciences / Packaging Engineering / Innovation Management

Strumenti

AutoCAD

3D software

Descrizione del lavoro

Lavazza Group is seeking an Open Innovation Packaging Specialist to join the Packaging Innovation Team within our Global R&D Department. The role bridges Lavazza’s internal R&D with the external innovation ecosystem to accelerate next-generation, sustainable packaging solutions.

You will scout, evaluate and integrate external materials and startups, and lead PoC projects while aligning with brand identity and regulatory requirements.