Job description
Karo Healthcare , a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.
Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We’re currently looking for a Packaging Development Manager for our office in Stockholm.
What’s in it for you?
A hands-on role with real impact. Join a fast-growing international company where packaging plays a vital role in innovation, sustainability, and brand experience. You’ll collaborate across markets, contribute to product launches, and shape packaging strategies that reach millions. If you thrive in fast-moving environments and want to grow your career globally—this is your opportunity.
What you’ll be doing
Drive the technical execution of packaging tasks across our portfolio, ensuring alignment with Karo’s packaging strategy
Provide cross-functional technical support that delivers measurable value
Own and create finished goods and component specifications, securing functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic appeal
Lead packaging input within New Product Development (NPD) teams, including briefs for costing and innovation insight
Conduct packaging tests, functionality assessments, and dimensional analyses
Develop and approve defect classifications, standards, and visual range boards
Align testing protocols with contract manufacturers (CMOs) and packaging suppliers
Maintain packaging specs in our systems, including technical drawings and BOMs
Ensure packaging quality throughout the full distribution chain, including last-mile delivery
Act as key user for our packaging specification platforms, supporting systems implementation and improvements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Packaging Development or Procurement, ideally within FMCG, consumer health, or adjacent fast-paced industries
University degree in a scientific or engineering field
Proven ability to interpret and assess risks from technical data
Strong communicator—able to adapt complex technical details to different stakeholders
Demonstrated alignment with Karo’s core values and collaborative culture
Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values
Karo Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.
