Director - Measurement Science

The Director of Measurement Science is responsible for shaping evolving and leading Ingredions Materials Characterization and Analytical Science platform. This includes supporting new ingredient discovery method development and elucidating structurefunction understanding to advance ingredient and application knowhow. The Director will work closely with global technical functions and regional GotoMarket Teams to create a sustainable competitive advantage and establish Ingredion as an externally recognized thought leader.

Additionally the Director of Measurement Science will drive the development and implementation of key capabilities that deliver innovation for business growth across all operating segments. They will lead the implementation of highquality datadriven solutions that support internal operational partners. This role will focus on developing new capabilities and commercially relevant technologies that drive innovation in Texture & Healthful Solutions Protein Fortification and Sugar Reduction.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive and cohesive Measurement and Analytical Science strategy that clearly articulates to our customers how Ingredions measurement science capabilities create value and drive growth.
• Execute a multiyear global Measurement and Analytical Science strategy to build technology platform capabilities that deliver innovation aligned with Ingredions Play to Win (P2W) aspiration.
• Collaborate with regional technical and segment business teams to develop and update a multiyear business plan effectively allocating resources to prioritize growth projects and seize new business opportunities.
• Establish Ingredion as a thought leader and partner by advancing datadriven fundamental sciencebased impactful solutions for customers and consumers.
• Elevate the capabilities of our Food Measurement Science function to create a sustainable competitive advantage. Identify capability gaps and future needs and execute a plan to develop and grow the team accordingly.
• Develop and leverage internal and external capabilities and partnerships to successfully implement and execute our Measurement Science strategy.
• Adopt new capabilities including AI technologies to enable faster and more robust solutions.
• Lead global competitive analysis and benchmarking initiatives focusing on key competitors in the marketplace.

Qualified candidates will have:

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in Materials Science Food Science Chemical Engineering or related fields with 10 years of broad technical experience.
• Experience with ingredient manufacturers or consumer goods manufacturing companies Direct Consumer Products Company experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience and ingredient StructureFunction understanding across broad Food & Beverage categories.
• Specific technical knowledge of starches hydrocolloids other texturizers sweeteners and functional nutritional ingredients.
• Strong business acumen and awareness of the industrys key financial drivers / economic conditions.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams/leading crossfunctional teams and initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead grow coach and empower team leaders and talented technical professionals.
• Creative thinker able to proactively inspire change with the team. Ability to act with agility adapt grow and elevate the teams capabilities.
• Demonstrated project management skills Ability to manage prioritize and provide direction on key customer and new product innovation projects.

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Relocation Available:

Pay Range:

This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).

Incentive Compensation:

As a part of the total compensation package this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a rolespecific commission/bonus.

Benefits:

Fulltime roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.