Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.  More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Job Description

About The Role

Senior Fellows are top technical advisors and leaders within Amcor’s global R&D community. They are recognized both internally as well as across the industry as thought leaders.  Because of their history of IP generation, Senior Fellows must think independently yet act collectively to lead the development of new platforms, functional practices, and key strategic R&D initiatives that advance our business globally.  Work will include applications and materials development, research, teaching/mentorship, and promoting Amcor’s viewpoints within external organizations like trade associations and universities.

Key Job Accountabilities

Maintain a track record of recognized scientific expertise in a specific field(s)Study/uncover next generation technologies and methodologies that form the bases of high value-added research programsTransform market space and create value using innovative technology and manufacturing capabilitiesUnderstand competitive intellectual property, designs, and technologies – influence company direction to attain a competitive advantage; create original, forward-looking IPDevelop technical solutions to new or highly complex problems that cannot be solved using existing or well-known methodsUnderstand the needs of colleagues to solve complex technical challenges in the organization worldwidePartner with leadership to translate organizational vision into R&D initiatives and technological advancesInfluence to improve and sustain core function capabilitiesUnderstand and articulate the company’s risk appetite; define risk tolerances for use in business projectsEvaluate technologies of potential merger and acquisition targetsContinuously work to harmonize cross-functional integration to enhance business capabilitiesMentor R&D personnel; build technical and business capabilitiesRepresent the company externally via active participation in trade associations, publications, public forums, and university researchLead/influence others; support worldwide business improvements with thoughtful analysesActively engage in the Global Fellows Council; lead on a rotating basis

Qualifications/Requirements

Undergraduate degree required (typically in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry, or other related area)PhD or Graduate degreeIndustry recognitionDemonstrated consulting with senior leadershipGlobal thinker with demonstrated ability to collaborate across regions and culturesAbility to present highly technical material in an easy-to-understand wayMultiple examples of created IP, demonstrating implementation of platform solutions with strong business partnershipsAbility to influence or make key technical decisions in non-standard technical areas/tasksAbility to assimilate and understand unfamiliar concepts and interpret them for leadershipDemonstrated high value from customers, suppliers, industry, and academiaAbility to influence with partnerships across functions Demonstrated conceptual thinking, analysis, and resolution implementation where data sets and perspectives are conflicting

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Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)