Sr. Principal Scientist, R&D – Margin Enhancement Strategy & Pipeline
Core
Leading technical expert in formulation, ingredient, and product value engineering to identify and advance transformational cost optimization opportunities while maintaining product quality and consumer preference.
Role type
Senior Principal Scientist (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Multi-year R&D productivity pipeline and scalable value engineering initiatives for North America
Domain
Food Science / Chemical Engineering / Cost Optimization
Required skills
Value engineering, formulation design, ingredient functionality, cost optimization strategies, technical strategy development, cross-functional leadership, emerging technology evaluation, supplier innovation assessment, manufacturing scale-up, systems thinking
Preferred skills
PhD in Food Science/Chemical Engineering/Biochemistry, experience in large global matrixed organizations, external network development (universities/startups), industry trend monitoring
Technologies
Food processing technologies, ingredient systems, manufacturing innovations
Responsibilities
Serve as technical authority for complex product and formula challenges; Build and maintain multi-year pipeline of high-value productivity opportunities; Shape long-term North American productivity strategy; Identify breakthrough ingredient and formulation technologies; Conduct technical assessments of emerging technologies and supplier capabilities; Develop external networks across suppliers and industry organizations; Partner with Platform R&D to translate concepts into scalable initiatives; Lead cross-functional workshops for opportunity prioritization; Influence senior leadership with data-driven recommendations; Monitor industry trends and academic research to refresh opportunity pipeline.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
