Sustainable Flexible Packaging - Data Scientist

Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date. Job Title: Sustainable Flexible Packaging - Data Scientist Location: Port Sunlight Research Lab Work-Level: RH3 JOB PURPOSE The One Packaging R&D Centre (OPC) aims to create a waste-free, net zero packaging portfolio through a world class packaging materials capability with strong partnerships and ecosystems. The Centre will enable and accelerate the creation of novel packaging solutions to help meet Unilever packaging ambitions and completely revolutionize our packaging with a particular focus on our flexibles portfolio. It is the place where future scientific leaders of the business are created. We are a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of dynamic entrepreneurial people with a strong scientific background, courage and curiosity, and passion for sustainability and delivery that will have a positive impact on the planet. RESPONSIBILITIES As part of our world-class ‘Sustainable Packaging Digital Futures’ team, you will play a key role in our sustainable packaging programme, supporting and coordinating our digital transformation across OPC and accelerating it through the application of data science to our ways of working and programme challenges. The key accountabilities for the role holder are as follows :- Collaborate with digital experts (inside and outside the OPC and Unilever), develop and apply in-silico tools to drive predictive modelling for new materials selection and optimisation. Work within the team to leverage the external world, liaising with existing and potentially new ecosystem partners in the development of future sustainable packaging materials via digital tools and techniques. Coordinate and support the implementation and deployment of digital tools and capabilities into the One Packaging R&D centre and into Business Groups. Act as the product owner for OPC data-driven tools and models hosted on R&D enterprise platform “DataLab” and actively build the OPC digital capability through the leverage of both R&D and cross-functional product data Facilitate the adoption of digital by being an early adopter of new tools and harnessing the feedback to make any necessary changes to lower the barrier to entry for others. Manipulating data from a wide range of sources and applying new skills in computer science, data analytics, statistics, and generative AI to solve complex business problems. ALL ABOUT YOU We are looking for someone that shares our passion for innovation and sustainability, and the drive to take our packaging portfolio to the next level through digital. Our Packaging strategy is not just about understanding and developing new materials – it about making smart decisions on how, when, and where to use them. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary project team ethos where everybody contributes to achieving the same goal. Profile Must be creative, highly passionate, high energy, willing to think big and inspire both the team and its stakeholders and customers. Must be flexible, agile, challenge the status quo, embrace transformational change and eager to work in multi-disciplinary teams and projects with good teamworking and networking skills. Must be a pro-active, self-starter; ability to multi-task and work to deadlines. Good decision-making and delivering effectively to deadlines. Committed to continually develop your scientific, data science and competency skills. Technical Qualifications and Experience A higher-education qualification (BSc or MSc) in Data Science, Statistics or Mathematics or a closely related discipline which can be applied to the digital challenges posed by the sustainable packaging programmes within OPC. Experience of working in industrial research is desirable but not essential. Proactive problem solver with strong data analytical skills and an ability to interpret data to pull out key insights. Proven ability to generate and develop innovative approaches to solve problems or tackle opportunities. Ability to work in multidisciplinary projects and teams. Work effectively with Industrial partners and academic institutions. Evidence of ability to develop strong networks to enable delivery. Excellent presentation and communication skills with an ability to bring to life, in a clear and engaging way, the enabling power of digital in the development of technologies and innovations. Key competencies: Growth Mindset. Transformational mindset. Challenges the status-quo. Bias for Action. Accountability and Responsibility. NOTES Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your Future Fit Plan if possible. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.   Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner Daniel Quinn on daniel.quinn@unilever.com  What we offer Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com). Relocation to the UK Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. 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