Sr Scientist, Product Development - Innovation
Sr Scientist, Product Development - Innovation
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Job Description
Job Description
This is a Sr. Scientist role focused on innovation. The candidate will be leading and driving technical projects to meet business initiatives focused on 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.
Responsibilities:
Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives
Commercialization: Knowledge of commercialization processes and 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 into meaningful business objectives
Champion an innovation approach and exhibit influence on the cross functional partners
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
Assist in scoping and facilitating business opportunities
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree (Masters is a plus) - Food Science Chemistry Chemical Engineering
4 years Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent
Deep experience working on ambiguous front end innovation projects
Project management experience technical expertise and food science/processing knowledge
Excellent communication influencing project management and problem solving skills
Highly motivated and able to multi-task varying degrees of complex projects
Willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing areas
Demonstrated ability to influence manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work and solve problems effectively.
Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
Ability to manage through ambiguity
Experience in commercialization
Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel 30% pending business needs. Travel could include (but not limited to): within United States and Canada to internal plants co-manufacturers and suppliers.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz strategy and values.
Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidates geographic region job-related knowledge skills and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare protection and savingfor the future we offer plans tailored to meet you and your familys needs. Coveragefor benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events resources and learning opportunities that inspire aphysical social emotional and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
Youll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role country region union status and other employment status factors for example:
Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training
Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
Financial 401kLife Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability
Location(s)
Glenview R&D Center Heinz Innovation CenterKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
