Senior Manager, Material Science & Barrier Technologies

Location: Based at the Espoo or Hämeenlinna sites in Finland, with one remote working day per week

Company

hirify.global provides sustainable food and foodservice packaging solutions focused on recyclable, reusable, or compostable materials.

What you will do

• Lead the fiber and barrier technology roadmap across paperboard and molded fiber platforms.
• Translate technology roadmaps into commercial development projects supporting short- and mid-term growth.
• Scout, assess, and develop emerging fiber, coating, lamination, and surface barrier technologies.
• Lead material development from concept through laboratory, pilot, production trials, and industrial implementation.
• Build partnerships with suppliers, research institutions, converters, and technology partners.
• Drive testing protocols, material analytics, invention creation, patent generation, and cross-functional technical capability.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in emulsion chemistry, polymer science, surface chemistry, dispersion chemistry, coating chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Ideally 10+ years of industrial experience in barrier materials, coatings, laminations, specialty chemicals, or related technologies.
• Expertise in fiber-based packaging barriers, coating formulations, barrier chemistries, and application technologies.
• Experience designing, executing, and interpreting laboratory, pilot, and production trials.
• Knowledge of barrier characterization methods, including WVTR, OTR, and material performance testing.
• Fluent English and the ability to lead projects, make technical decisions, and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work focused on protecting food, people, and the planet.
• Development opportunities and support for professional growth.
• Sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and psychological and physical safety are embedded in the working environment.