Director Global Packaging Solutions

• Build visibility of global options in all temperature ranges, including footprint availability, capability, and cost
• Propose and lead the implementation of solutions to meet all market needs
• Embed external market intelligence into the packaging strategy
• Equip the sales team with packaging knowledge and frameworks
• Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to position World Courier as an industry leader
• Work with the pricing team to regularly review and maintain external packaging pricing
• Build and implement cost-control models to optimize packaging cost-effectiveness globally
• Lead the Temperature Control Expert group, focusing on supporting major sales bids and driving packaging innovation
• Regularly review and maintain a perspective on customer needs and competitive offerings
• Lead initiatives to enhance visibility and monitoring technologies for packaging solutions
• Develop and execute a sustainability roadmap
• Oversee the onboarding of all strategically chosen packaging options into World Courier systems
• Identify and manage relationships with key suppliers
• Work closely with Operations, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory teams
• Drive the internal enablement of packaging characteristics across all functions
• Act as a central point of contact for regional and country management on packaging-related topics
• Leverage internal and external data to track key performance indicators, identify trends, and develop action plans
• Utilize advanced analytics tools and methodologies to inform packaging strategies

• Minimum of 8-12 years of experience in product management, packaging solutions, supply chain, or logistics, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience managing the lifecycle of a product or service, including strategy, development, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or cold-chain logistics industry is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Product Management, Business, or a related discipline) is highly preferred
• Proven track record of successfully launching and managing innovative, customer-centric products or solutions in a global or regional market
• Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements for packaging in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industries (e.g., GDP, FDA, EMA)
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and environmental management (e.g., ISO 14001) is an advantage
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance, to deliver product solutions that meet business and customer needs
• Proficiency in leveraging data analytics tools and methodologies to drive product decisions and measure success
• Experience working in a multinational organization, with a strong understanding of regional and local market dynamics

Knowledge of sustainable packaging practices and environmental management (e.g., ISO 14001) is an advantage