Sustainability Open Innovation Lead - Packaging Tech

Mars

Oud-Beijerland

Remote

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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Job summary

Mars Food & Nutrition seeks a Sustainability Open Innovation & Technology Lead to identify, develop, and scale next‑gen sustainable packaging solutions. You will connect external innovation ecosystems with internal priorities and drive impact across our portfolio.

You will build strategic partnerships with startups, universities, and industry leaders while collaborating with Packaging R&D, Sustainability, Regulatory, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams to bring future‑ready packaging to

Qualifications

5+ years in Packaging R&D, Sustainability, Open Innovation, or related fields.
Experience evaluating and implementing packaging innovations/new materials.
Experience managing external innovation partnerships and supplier collaborations.
Strong understanding of packaging materials, recyclability, circular economy, and sustainability trends.
Experience leading technical projects from concept through implementation.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority.

Responsibilities

Open Innovation & Technology Scouting: identify and prioritize emerging packaging technologies and partners.
Packaging Sustainability Innovation: lead development of recyclable and reduced-content packaging solutions.
Partnership Development & External Collaboration: manage relationships with suppliers, startups, universities, and institutes.
Technology Development & Implementation: drive projects from opportunity through pilot and roll-out with cross-functional teams.