Batallure Beauty · 3 weeks ago
Vice President, Packaging Development and Engineering
Princeton, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $265K/yr
15+ years expBatallure Beauty is a leading developer of beauty and personal care brands, known for delivering exceptional product innovation, strategic partnership, and end-to-end execution. The Vice President of Packaging Development & Engineering is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the packaging function and overseeing all technical development, engineering, and component innovation for the company's portfolio of clients.
BeautyCosmeticsManufacturingPackaging ServicesProduct Research
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop the Packaging Development & Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to company-wide strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment
Enhance organizational capability with best-in-class processes, tools, and standards for packaging development
Set the vision and roadmap for packaging innovation, including sustainability, materials, component design, and new technology implementation
Evaluate and recommend packaging concepts that enhance brand positioning, consumer experience, and cost competitiveness
Guide clients and internal stakeholders on feasibility, risks, and technical considerations
Oversee end-to-end packaging development across categories (skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance, personal care, etc.)
Ensure timely execution of all packaging workstreams—from concept through commercialization, testing, validation, and scale-up
Troubleshoot technical challenges and provide expert guidance to resolve issues efficiently
Identify best in class suppliers. Manage strategic supplier relationships across global component, materials, and packaging manufacturers
Negotiate timelines, costs, and capabilities to ensure optimal outcomes for Batallure Beauty and its clients
Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements in quality, service, and innovation
Work closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, Finance, Marketing and Client teams to align on project objectives, costs, timing, and risk mitigation
Support client presentations and technical communication, acting as the packaging subject matter expert
Qualification
Required
15+ years of relevant experience in packaging development, engineering, or component innovation within the beauty or personal care industry (brand or component supplier experience required)
Proven success leading packaging teams and managing complex development pipelines
Strong understanding of beauty packaging materials, technologies, engineering principles, sustainability, and global manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Excellent problem-solving skills; resourceful and solutions-oriented
Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
Effective communicator capable of presenting complex information clearly to clients and executive stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
Preferred
MBA or advanced technical degree preferred
Benefits
Generous Paid time off benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, disability and life insurance.
401k with company match
Company
Batallure Beauty
Batallure Beauty brand offers strategy, product and package development, sourcing and manufacturing in the fragrance, color cosmetics, etc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Larsen
Executive Assistant to Robin Burns-McNeill, Chairman & Sam Ghusson, President & CEO
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