Principal Sci, R&D - Product Dev
Core
Lead product development initiatives for Sauces & Condiments (Emulsified products, Mustards) by driving execution from concept to commercialization.
Role type
Principal Scientist, R&D – Product Development
Builds
New product formulations and improved existing product lines for Retail business
Domain
Food Science / Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Food science/engineering expertise, commercialization process management, plant-scale product testing design, Design of Experiments (DoE), cross-functional leadership, project management, risk assessment, technical timeline management
Preferred skills
Experience in ingredients and ingredient interactions, ability to learn new product categories, mentoring/coaching capabilities
Technologies
Laboratory test methods, production environments
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams as the primary product developer, execute product testing and qualification in lab and production settings, ensure product quality and food safety specifications are met, manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize conflicts, mentor and coach colleagues, translate research findings for stakeholders
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence
