Head of R&D Job in Lahore at International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK)

Job Overview

International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Head of R&D to support operations at its facility in Lahore, Pakistan. This role is pivotal in driving the organization’s research and development strategy, focusing on packaging films and product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization’s R&D strategy for packaging films, product innovation, process optimization, and technology development aligned with business objectives.
• Direct the development, evaluation, and commercialization strategy for new film structures, formulations, coatings, and packaging solutions to meet customer and market requirements.
• Approve and oversee product trials, pilot runs, industrial validations, and commercialization activities while ensuring technical and commercial feasibility.
• Lead technical performance reviews and identify strategic product and process improvement opportunities using analytical and customer feedback data.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between R&D, Production, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, Sales, and Technical Services to accelerate commercialization and innovation.
• Establish raw material qualification strategy and approve technical validation of new resins, additives, and alternative materials.
• Drive technical investigations for recurring quality issues and develop long-term product and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and lead sustainability strategy including recyclable packaging, downgrading, circular economy initiatives, and carbon footprint reduction projects.
• Lead technology scouting, competitive benchmarking, customer trend analysis, and identification of future innovation opportunities.
• Ensure all developed products comply with customer requirements, food safety regulations, applicable international standards, and sustainability commitments.

Eligibility

Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should send their updated resume with the subject line: “Head of R&D”.

Closing Date

No specific closing date mentioned.