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Research & Innovation R&I Senior Team Leader Packaging - Fibre and Flexibles - Netherlands - Utrecht - Hybrid - Permanent Full-Time - Posted: 13 Oct 2026 R&I Senior Team Leader Packaging - Fibre and Flexibles About the job Utrecht/Hybrid Are you a packaging leader with deep expertise in fibre and flexible packaging? Do you combine technical credibility with the ability to inspire teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive strategic decisions? If so, j oin Danone Specialized Nutrition as our next Senior Team Leader Packaging - Fibre & Flexibles and play a key role in shaping our packaging strategy, strengthening our technical capabilities, and developing a high-performing team. At our Nutricia Research Center in Utrecht, you'll have the opportunity to influence the future of sustainable packaging innovation while working closely with business leaders, manufacturing sites, and technical experts across the globe. Your Role As Senior Team Leader Packaging - Fibre & Flexibles, you will shape the future of packaging at Danone Specialized Nutrition, balancing breakthrough innovation with operational excellence to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, and market-ready today while building a more sustainable and circular portfolio for tomorrow. Co-creating the global packaging pipeline with business teams, you will lead end-to-end development from concept to launch, translating consumer insights and market needs into high-performing, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions. As a key leader within our R&I center, you will drive innovation, build capabilities, and influence stakeholders globally, ensuring we stay ahead through cutting-edge technologies, strong partnerships, and a high-performing, future-ready team. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Business Leadership - Define and execute the fibre and flexible packaging strategy for Specialized Nutrition. - Shape and deliver the global packaging innovation pi...



