Senior Scientist, R&D - Packaging Development, Global Disruptive Innovation
About The Position
The Senior Scientist, Packaging Developer, is part of Kraft Heinz’s Global Disruptive Innovation R&D team. The role develops innovative packaging solutions by engaging with consumers and collaborating with one to three small cross-functional teams (“pods”) using the Agile @ Scale framework. The position contributes to the Build and In-Market Validation phases, translating design principles and guardrails into package designs. Development proceeds through rapid prototypes and benchtop experiments, with promising solutions advancing to pilot-plant and factory scale-up. The Package Developer owns specific technical workstreams in collaboration with the R&D Technical Lead and helps validate consumer behavior and quantitative objectives for desirability, feasibility, and viability. The role also supports cross-functional work related to consumer insights, marketing, and financial viability. The position is based at the Glenview R&D Center. The stated new-hire base salary range is $83,400–$104,200, and the role is eligible for a performance-based bonus. Kraft Heinz describes benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role and other factors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related scientific field, with at least four years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with at least three years of related experience.
- Proven proficiency across all aspects of package development and the commercialization process.
- Desire to learn and apply Agile ways of working.
- Strong drive for results and willingness to experiment, valuing progress over perfection.
- Comfort operating with high levels of autonomy and complexity.
- Willingness to think and do things differently.
- Growth mindset, with curiosity and commitment to lifelong learning.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multiple packaging formats or technologies.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the R&D Technical Lead to prioritize package development tasks.
- Represent packaging on the cross-functional team.
- Improve the consumer experience through packaging.
- Lead all aspects of package development, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
- Explore and evaluate potential suppliers and development partners.
- Complete rapid prototyping and iterative solution development that achieves design principles.
- Innovate within Procurement, Legal, Food Safety, and Quality project guardrails.
- Scale promising solutions for plant trials and product launch.
- Design and execute packaging testing and qualifications.
- Adopt Agile ways of working and the Agile @ Scale playbook, and provide feedback on the developing process.
- Support cross-functional project workstreams as needed.
- Contribute to required technical documentation, including specifications.
- Support cross-functional project work related to consumer insights, marketing, and financial viability.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonus.
- Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Medical and prescription drug plans.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Leave of absence.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Recognition and training.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Wellbeing programs and family support programs.
- 401(k).
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
