Lead / Head Scientist Experience: ( 10 - 20 Years )

Client- 50 years old company, Outstanding place to work and mainly to Sustainable Packaging

( biodegadeable) and Plant in 6 cities and market leader in Food packaging

Role: Chief Science / Head of R&D; (Sustainable Packaging)

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a visionary Chief Science leader to drive our scientific vision and technical roadmap, making fibre-based and sustainable materials perform like conventional plastic at a commercially viable scale. You will lead a multidisciplinary R&D; team to eliminate plastic dependency through high-barrier, plastic-free, and PFAS-free packaging solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Technical Roadmap: Own and execute R&D; across barrier coatings, moulded fibre, flexible packaging, and cellulose/feedstock technologies.
- Scientific Leadership: Guide research in polymer chemistry, biomaterials, and surface chemistry to deliver moisture, oxygen, grease, and heat-resistant barrier systems.
- Lab to Scale: Oversee research from laboratory formulation and prototyping through pilot validation to commercial production readiness.
- IP & Strategy: Drive patentable innovations, own the intellectual property strategy,



and build institutional research partnerships.
- Team & Culture: Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of R&D; specialists and Lead Scientists.

Qualifications & Experience
- Ph.D. in Fibre Science, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Cellulose Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10–15 years of industrial R&D; experience in packaging, polymers, or coatings, with proven multidisciplinary team leadership.
- Demonstrated track record of successful lab-to-scale launches and commercializing technical solutions.
- Strong expertise in IP management, patent filings, and data-driven experimental design.

What We Offer

Shape the future of sustainable packaging innovation with competitive compensation, collaborative teams, and an environment focused on real environmental and commercial impact.

To Apply

If you’re passionate about leading scientific innovation in sustainable packaging, send your CV and cover letter to [email protected].

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📌 Head of R& D Scientist sustainable food packaging (Bengaluru)
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📍 Bengaluru