Global Circularity Leader - Remote/Hybrid (US)

Averydennison; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison is seeking a Circularity Specialist to act as a core technical expert within the Circularity & Waste Center of Expertise. This global role drives portfolio readiness across circularity pathways—recyclability, reusability, and compostability of packaging and materials.

You will bridge engineering with enterprise leadership, translate environmental science into commercial strategies, lead cross-functional initiatives, and participate in industry standards to advance global

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in corporate sustainability, packaging or materials science.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; Master's preferred.
• Experience engaging external trade associations and committees.

Responsibilities

• Drive global readiness roadmaps for circularity across packaging and materials.
• Lead technical evaluations on recyclability, reuse and compostability.
• Collaborate with global units to convert circularity challenges into opportunities.
• Participate in industry standards and advocacy for harmonized guidelines.
• Navigate regulatory readiness for EPR, PPWR and truth-in-labeling.

Skills

Textile & apparel circularity

Industry committee leadership

DfR & compostability

Executive communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Avery Dennison is seeking a Circularity Specialist to act as a core technical expert within the Circularity & Waste Center of Expertise. This global role drives portfolio readiness across circularity pathways—recyclability, reusability, and compostability of packaging and materials.

You will bridge engineering with enterprise leadership, translate environmental science into commercial strategies, lead cross-functional initiatives, and participate in industry standards to advance global