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Karo Healthcare

Sells branded medicines and self-care products

Packaging Compliance Specialist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Stockholm, Sweden
Hybrid
Risk & Compliance

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Packaging Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • At least 2 years of experience working with packaging regulation, sustainability compliance, or a closely related area.
  • A good understanding of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation framework and Extended Producer Responsibility schemes.
  • Familiarity with packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging sustainability principles.
  • Strong capability in managing technical documentation, data, and systems accurately.
  • Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical actions.
  • Ability to take ownership in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including effective collaboration across functions and with external suppliers.
  • Genuine interest in packaging legislation, sustainability, and evolving regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Act as an internal packaging compliance expert, translating the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation and other relevant EU packaging legislation into clear, actionable business requirements.
  • Drive the implementation of Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requirements across existing and new products, including recyclability, post-consumer recycled content, and packaging minimisation.
  • Balance regulatory requirements with commercial considerations, including cost, margin, quality, and security of supply.
  • Lead packaging compliance audits and coordinate responses to customer and regulatory authority requests.
  • Create and maintain technical product files, declarations of conformity, and supporting compliance documentation.
  • Own the accuracy, completeness, traceability, and reporting readiness of packaging compliance data.
  • Monitor Extended Producer Responsibility data, packaging material composition, and substances of concern, supporting reporting and fee optimisation.
  • Assess and document packaging recyclability in line with applicable legislation, standards, and regulatory timelines.
  • Work closely with suppliers to secure accurate packaging specifications, technical documentation, and compliance information.
  • Collaborate across functions to ensure packaging compliance requirements are understood, prioritised, and implemented effectively.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a Packaging Technologist and/or in packaging-related project management is highly valuable.

About the company

Karo Healthcare develops and markets branded medicines and personal care products for everyday health needs, including skin care, foot treatments and supplements. Its portfolio combines pharmacy brands such as E45 and Lamisil with wellness products sold under Nutravita. The business earns revenue from sales of its own brands through pharmacies, retailers, online stores and healthcare distributors, while its teams manage product development and commercial execution across markets. Its medicines include over-the-counter and prescription products, alongside cosmetics and other consumer health products. Founded in 1987, Karo Healthcare is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

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Founded

1987

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 added ACO, Biodermal, Emolium and Iwostin to Karo through its completed purchase from Perrigo.
  • Karo's Everything Counts Programme links employee financial rewards to company success.
  • June 2026 expanded Karo's nail fungus licensing partnership into China's cross-border ecommerce channel.

What critics are saying

  • March 2026 approval of Karo's ACO purchase required divesting Nordic Locobase rights, limiting the brands retained after consolidation.
  • Karo depends on contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers, placing production and distribution execution with external partners.
  • Karo's Warsaw Emolium brand manager role lasts 18 months as parental leave cover.

What makes Karo Healthcare unique

  • Karo organises cross-functional squads around individual brands or categories, putting decisions with the teams managing them.
  • Karo runs Amazon and direct consumer marketing with its own account, performance marketing and creative production teams.
  • Selected Karo medicines carry Sweden's Välvald pharmacy label, requiring manufacturing-site disclosure and responsible sourcing controls.

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