Ink Development Manager (m/w/d)

About Hapa

Hapa is a leading organization headquartered in Volketswil, Switzerland.

As a key player in the late-stage customization and on-demand printing solutions, we specialize in the pharmaceutical packaging industry.

Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative printing solutions, making blister packaging more flexible, less complex, and more cost- and waste-efficient.

We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

For more detailed information about Hapa and its comprehensive business landscape, please visit www.hapa.ch.

Hapa is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy. Coesia operates in 36 countries with 20 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2023.

About the Role

We’re seeking a driven Ink Development Manager (m/w/d) with strong expertise in chemistry and inkjet technology. You’ll manage R&D projects, lead a talented team, and drive innovation from lab-scale to full production. If you’re a natural leader with a passion for ink development, join us and make a real impact!

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the ink development team, promoting ownership, accountability, and continuous learning
• Drive formulation, testing, and troubleshooting of inkjet ink products using strong chemical and application expertise
• Use data-driven insights to propose product and process improvements
• Manage project timelines, prioritize tasks, and ensure on-time delivery aligned with business goals
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales to meet market and technical needs
• Maintain strong communication with customers and suppliers, managing relationships and regulatory compliance
• Support smooth lab-to-production transfers, including audits and scale-up activities.
• Oversee lab safety and chemical systems, contributing to company-wide compliance efforts
• Promote and implement new technologies and methodologies (e.g., DOE) to enhance development
• Source advanced raw materials in collaboration with suppliers

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in ink development, inkjet formulation, or related R&D functions
• Experience leading technical teams and managing cross-functional projects
• Strong problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internal and external
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, customer audits, and production handover processes
• Inkjet background is a plus
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of chemical safety, lab-scale operations, and HSE systems
• Experience working with customers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in German and English

Join the team! We are looking forward to receiving your application.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dajana Smyrek at dajana.smyrek@coesia.com.

Kindly note that we do not accept applications via mail. Please use the link to apply via our career site.

External agencies are kindly requested not to contact the company regarding this position.

Coesia is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.