Senior Scientist Product Development – Cream Cheese
Core
Leading Product Development initiatives for Philadelphia Cream Cheese and process cheese categories in Canada, driving growth and brand future-proofing through innovative solutions.
Role type
Senior Scientist Product Development (R&D Lead)
Builds
New cream cheese and process cheese products for the Canadian market
Domain
Food Science / Dairy Industry / Consumer Packaged Goods
Required skills
Dairy science knowledge, Product development, Project management, Commercialization, Cross-functional collaboration, Problem-solving, Strategic thinking, Innovation, Mentoring, Ambiguity management
Preferred skills
Master's degree in Chemical Engineering/Food Science/Chemistry, Experience in yogurt or fluid milk, Entrepreneurial spirit
Technologies
Laboratory testing equipment, Production line qualification tools
Responsibilities
Lead and execute technical projects from concept to commercialization, Manage multiple concurrent research projects, Coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities, Mentor and coach colleagues, Translate research findings into business objectives, Perform product testing and qualification in lab and production environments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities