Primary Packaging Materials Scientist

Lucas Group

📍 Cork, Cork, Ireland

Contract Physical Scientists Posted February 18, 2026

Job Description

Korn Ferry is supporting a global life sciences organisation to appoint an experienced Container Closure Systems (CCS) / Primary Packaging Materials Scientist on a contract basis until end of year, with a strong likelihood of renewal due to sustained workload and ongoing programmes.

This is a hybrid role with flexibility on location across several European sites (or remote for the right, highly independent SME). The successful consultant will act as the technical SME for primary packaging and container closure systems across both R&D and commercial supply chain activities.

Key focus of the engagement


You'll support a busy team facing capacity constraints, taking ownership of a variety of projects including:


  • R&D / NPI support as a CCS SME for injectable products




  • Commercial component change programmes (second sourcing, de-risking, cost improveme...