Flavorist - Principal Scientist
Core
Drive development, application, and commercialization of new flavors and taste modulators to support global business growth for Pepsi.
Role type
Principal Scientist, Flavor Innovation
Builds
Global innovation platforms for beverage products
Domain
Food & Beverage / Flavor Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (flavor formulations)
Required skills
Flavor raw materials knowledge, flavor creation expertise, taste modulation technology, experimental design, formulation modification, flavor delivery systems (emulsions, extractions, blends), vendor management, technical roadmap planning, quality control principles, sustainability assessment
Preferred skills
Background in flavors for multiple applications, SFC certification, experience with TTB compliant flavors
Technologies
Taste modification tools, flavor creation software, experimental data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Create and optimize flavors for various beverage systems, transition prototypes to large-scale commercialization, design experiments to test hypotheses, modify existing flavor formulations, partner with cross-functional teams (category, regulatory, manufacturing), mentor flavorists and direct reports, interface with vendors to ensure stability and cost targets
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities