Sr RD&E Program Leader

• Lead develop and inspire a high-performing food safety and microbiology team building strong technical capability and leaders
• Own and deliver the food safety and public health innovation pipeline ensuring alignment with business priorities and driving speed and impact of commercialization
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the microbiology laboratory ensuring high-quality customer testing regulatory compliance and operational excellence
• Serve as the voice of food safety for QSR and FRS engaging with customers industry organizations and internal leaders to influence strategy and outcomes
• Lead cross-functional alignment across RD&E Marketing Regulatory Sales and Supply Chain to deliver integrated customer-centric solutions
• Translate customer and industry insights into differentiated technologies anticipating emerging risks regulatory changes and competitive dynamics
• Contribute as a key member of the RD&E Technical Leadership Team

• Bachelors degree in chemistry engineering biology food science or related scientific/technical discipline
• 10 years of experience in RD&E or technical roles
• 4 years of experience in product development and/or project leadership
• Experience designing and executing experimental and analytical studies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional business teams

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in a relevant discipline
• Proven track record of successful product development and commercial launches
• Experience leading and developing high-performing technical associates
• Strong knowledge of food safety principles microbiology and FDA Food Code
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and influence across global stakeholders
• Experience serving as a technical leader with customers or industry organizations

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