Sr Scientist, R&D - Ingredient Development

Sr Scientist, R&D – Ingredient Development​ 

Job Purpose  

The Sr Product Development Scientist will have the opportunity to be a technical leader by providing category direction and lead execution of Specification Strengthening projects across all categories and brands to enable growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance. The candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings. The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross-functional environment.   This will include interactions with cross-function partners to verify the appropriate testing methodology is being used and/or identify the appropriate methodology, validate other specification data and performing testing to confirm based upon the use and function of the ingredient in application. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities  

• ​​Project Management: Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity within Central Research. 

• ​Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives 

• ​Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges. 

• ​Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects 

• ​Communication: Provide updates to cross-functional teams; Identify hurdles and propose solutions 

• ​Translate research findings and cross-functional inputs into actionable work streams 

• ​Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team 

• ​Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities. 

• ​Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments​ 

Expected Experience & Required Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a plus) - Food Sc