07 set - Italia
Lavazza Group
We are looking for an Open Innovation Packaging Specialist to join the Packaging Innovation Team within our Global R&D; Department. The role acts as a bridge between Lavazza’s internal R&D; capabilities and the external innovation ecosystem, helping accelerate the development of next-generation, sustainable and premium packaging solutions. By scouting, evaluating and integrating external technologies, materials and startups, the Specialist will contribute to strengthening Lavazza’s packaging excellence, circular economy approach and consumer experience.
Your Day-to-day Activities
- Scout, evaluate and develop new materials, technologies and packaging solutions through collaboration with startups, suppliers, research centres and industry partners, in line with Lavazza’s sustainability and business objectives.
- Continuously monitor the external innovation ecosystem, including startups, universities, research centres and suppliers, to identify breakthrough packaging materials, technologies and sustainable solutions, such as bio-based materials, smart packaging and recyclable barriers.
- Lead and coordinate Open Innovation initiatives, including calls for startups and collaborative research projects dedicated to packaging innovation.
- Design, manage and execute Proof of Concept projects to test and validate external packaging innovations, working closely with internal Lab teams.
- Build and maintain a strong network of external partners, including technology transfer offices, venture capital firms, incubators and strategic suppliers.
- Translate external trends and technologies into actionable internal projects, ensuring alignment with Lavazza’s brand identity, industrial feasibility and business priorities.
- Ensure all Open Innovation packaging projects are aligned with current and upcoming international environmental regulations and Lavazza corporate sustainability guidelines.
Who We’re Looking For
- Preferably, a Master’s degree in Product Design, Material Science
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