Sr. Principal Scientist, R&D – Margin Enhancement Strategy & Pipeline
Core
Leading technical expert in formulation, ingredient, and product value engineering to drive cost optimization while maintaining consumer preference and product quality.
Role type
Senior Principal Scientist (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Multi-year R&D productivity pipeline and scalable value engineering initiatives
Domain
Food Science / Chemical Engineering / Cost Optimization
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (formulation & ingredient optimization)
Required skills
formulation design, ingredient functionality, food processing technologies, cost optimization strategies, technical strategy development, manufacturing scale-up, supply chain considerations, emerging technology evaluation, stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Food Science/Engineering/Chemistry, experience in large global matrixed organizations, external network development
Technologies
formulation technologies, food processing technologies, supplier innovation tools
Responsibilities
Identify and advance high-impact value engineering opportunities, shape long-term productivity strategy, conduct technical assessments of emerging technologies, develop external networks with suppliers and universities, lead cross-functional workshops, influence senior leadership with data-driven recommendations, monitor industry trends and academic research, support critical productivity initiatives as a technical advisor, represent the company externally with strategic partners