LEAD Associate, R&D

ABOUT LEAD: The LEAD program is an accelerated growth career program that takes two years on average and emphasizes your experience in leadership and career development. The program has a comprehensive framework, depending on your chosen field, that covers on-the-job training through sub-functional and cross-functional rotations, stretch assignments and learning and training. When you embark on your journey with us, you will participate in two-week onboarding programs to learn about the company and all important areas of the organization. You will also be guided by various managers at different stages of the project and coached by a mentor who is usually a leader of the organization. Towards the end of the journey, you will be assessed on your overall performance and provided a job placement opportunity if you are performing well. You will also pair with a buddy who is a program associate to support each other throughout the journey. ABOUT YOUR ROLE : As LEAD Associate, R&D You will start in R&D function to learn about how R&D functions operate and work with other departments. You will then rotate through various departments such as Product Management, Operations etc. These rotations are designed to equip you with comprehensive knowledge and skills, enabling you to excel in Commercial roles and gain a deep understanding of Avery Dennison's businesses. Each rotation can vary from 2 to 6 months depending on the projects and tasks assigned to you. You will be working on live crucial projects that impact our day to day business. You will develop your technical, functional and leadership skills in R&D Other than a line manager, you will be assigned a Mentor to guide you in your career development and navigate the organisation. WHAT WE OFFER AFTER THE PROGRAM: The LEAD program's sole purpose is to cultivate leaders at every level, driving Avery Dennison's business and market expansion. Exceptional performance throughout the 6-month review period and prior to program graduation may lead to a permanent managerial position. WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: We are looking for ambitious and intelligent young talents who graduate recently or with less than two years of professional experience. You will need to demonstrate the following desired competencies: Embrace Challenges: You thrive on the impossible, turning hurdles into opportunities. Unleash Innovation: Innovation is your playground, where unconventional ideas come to life. Mindsponge for Knowledge: You're a quick absorber, dissecting problems with original solutions. Fuelled by Determination: Challenges fuel your drive, overcoming odds with unwavering resolve. Team Dynamo: Collaboration ignites your energy, amplifying strength within teams. Influential Aura: Your credibility inspires and guides and your ability to get along with others builds connections. Essential skills and requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in polymer science, materials, chemistry, Chemical engineering, Science, Technology, Engineering or a related field. Fresh graduates and recent graduates with less than 2 years of working experience First Class or Upper Second Class grades (at least 75% score) Proficiency in both written and spoken local language and English is required. Analytical and attention to detail Important Notes: You must be able to enroll in July. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at . AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA , CHINA , INDIA , INDONESIA , JAPAN , SINGAPORE , THAILAND AND VIETNAM , AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM . AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.