Sr Scientist, R&D Ingredient Development

SrScientist R&D IngredientDevelopment

Job Purpose

TheSrProduct DevelopmentScientistwillhavethe opportunity to be a technical leader by providingcategorydirection andleadexecution ofSpecification Strengthening projects across all categories and brandsto enablegrowth 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 whileexhibitinga collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions.Strong communicationand collaboration skills are essential in this role whichoperatesin a dynamic and cross-functional environment.This will include interactions with cross-function partners to verify theappropriate testingmethodologyis being used and/oridentifythe appropriatemethodologyvalidateother specification data and performing testing to confirm based upon the use and function of the ingredient in application.

EssentialFunctions &Responsibilities

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

• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently andpossessthe ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives

• Commercialization: Deep knowledge of commercialization processes andactivities 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;Identifyhurdles and propose solutions

• Translate research findingsand cross-functional inputs into actionable work streams

• Mentorcoachand 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

• Bachelors Degree (Mastersis a plus) - Food Science Food Engineering Chemical Engineering Biological Engineering Chemistry Biochemistry Microbiology or related field

• Minimum4years of Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent

• Project management experience technicalexpertise and food science/processing knowledge

• Excellent communication influencing project management andproblem solvingskills

• 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

• Strong experience in commercialization

• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality

• Self-motivated problem solver and the drive to deliverobjectivesin 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.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered aNormal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations stores manufacturing facilities etc.; offices are open workspaces