ppWe are looking for an Open Innovation Packaging Specialist to join the Packaging Innovation Team within our Global RD Department. The role acts as a bridge between Lavazza’s internal RD 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. /ph3Your Day-to-day Activities /h3ulliScout, 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. /liliContinuously 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. /liliLead and coordinate Open Innovation initiatives, including calls for startups and collaborative research projects dedicated to packaging innovation. /liliDesign, manage and execute Proof of Concept projects to test and validate external packaging innovations, working closely with internal Lab teams. /liliBuild and maintain a strong network of external partners, including technology transfer offices, venture capital firms, incubators and strategic suppliers. /liliTranslate external trends and technologies into actionable internal projects,



ensuring alignment with Lavazza’s brand identity, industrial feasibility and business priorities. /liliEnsure all Open Innovation packaging projects are aligned with current and upcoming international environmental regulations and Lavazza corporate sustainability guidelines. /li /ulh3Who We’re Looking For /h3ulliPreferably, a Master’s degree in Product Design, Material Sciences/Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Innovation Management or a related technical/scientific field. /liliSpecialisation courses in packaging design, eco-design or circularity index applied to packaging will be considered a plus, as will knowledge of materials, printing processes and graphic design. /liliAround 3 years of experience in Packaging Innovation, RD or Open Innovation roles, ideally within FMCG, Food Beverage or advanced materials contexts. /liliCuriosity, a growth mindset, a proactive approach and strong project management skills. /liliGood spoken and written English and Italian. /liliKnowledge of AutoCAD or similar tools and 3D software. /li /ulh3In Return We Offer /h3ulliComprehensive welfare package including short working week during summer months /liliHybrid working policy (10 days a month remote working) /liliAccess to company facilities, such as restaurant service corporate gym /liliA fast paced and dynamic international context /li /ulh3Salary And Benefits /h3pThe role is classified as 2° level under the Italian CCNL Industria Alimentare. /ppInitial annual gross salary of minimum €45k. /ppPremio per Obiettivi (PPO) equal to €2.500 at target level. /pp#torino /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Open Innovation Packaging Specialist (Torino)
🏢 Lavazza Group
📍 Torino