Senior Packaging Specialist, Direct Material Quality for site Hørsholm

Novonesis

Interested in a career that matters?

Novonesis is a leader in BioSolutions with a strong legacy in sustainability and invested in reducing the environmental impact of our operations through responsible packaging and waste management. Your drive and enthusiasm will be key in the next years with new circular packaging projects and implementation of PPWR requirements.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Packaging specialist in Quality for a global role and you will be joining our Direct Material Quality (DMQ) group responsible for material and supplier quality across all Novonesis product ranges and production sites. When joining a team of 14 skilled supplier quality specialists, you will be part of a high-level knowledge environment and be working in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The role & your impact

Your overall focus is to ensure that packaging materials and processes meet regulatory, customer, and internal quality standards.

In this role you will

Act as the subject matter expert for packaging quality, regulatory compliance, and supplier quality management.
Develop and maintain expertise bridging packaging material properties, packaging performance, and product quality to support risk-based decision making.
Lead qualification, approval, and ongoing performance management of packaging materials and suppliers, including supplier audits.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen packaging quality, supplier performance, product integrity, and customer satisfaction.
Support strategic packaging projects, including circular packaging, sustainability initiatives, and PPWR compliance.

The role is setting direction as well as executing on assigned tasks. We expect you to work independently and demonstrate decision-making skills in collaboration with DMQ peers, Procurement as well as Product Quality Managers, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Operations, R&D etc.

Professional Qualifications

What you will need to be successful

Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Life Sciences, Quality, or related field.
5 years’ experience with proven packaging quality knowledge from regulated industries (pharma, food, consumer goods).
Strong understanding of food contact material compliance.
Experience using QMS/ERP systems (SAP, Intelex or similar) and familiarity with HACCP, GFSI, FSSAI, FSMA requirements and BRC Packaging, ISO 13485 standards, e.g. through lead auditor training.
Excellent English language abilities.

Personal qualities

Self-reliant and independent contributor.
Proven capability to lead change projects and set direction.
Proactive problem-solver.
Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
Strong time-management and multitasking skills.

Working at Novonesis

You will have the opportunity to work hybrid with offices in Hørsholm and global online collaboration. We offer flexible workhours due to global presence, and an opportunity to contribute directly to the BioSolutions ingredient industry.

You will collaborate with global suppliers and a cross-functional quality team in a dynamic, inclusive, and quality-focused work environment, with excellent career development opportunities in a growing and essential industry.

Application deadline: September 23rd, 2026. We will screen in-coming applications and invite for interviews continuously during the application period, so please apply as soon as possible.

Contact: Sr. Manager Direct Material Quality Gitte Soerensen at [email protected].

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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