Director, Process Research & Beverage Application
Core
Leading process research and beverage applications to identify, develop, and scale new process technologies for robust beverage performance from early research through commercial readiness.
Role type
Director, Process Research & Beverage Application
Builds
Scalable beverage process technologies and applications for sweetener, flavor, and functional innovations
Domain
Food & Beverage Industry / Process Engineering & R&D
Required skills
Beverage processing expertise, Scale-up technology selection, Strategic agenda setting, Cross-functional stakeholder influence, Project management, Regulatory framework knowledge, AI/ML tool proficiency, System economics understanding
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (PhD/MS), Leadership of global teams, Industry network, Digital fluency
Technologies
AI/ML tools, Molecular discovery technologies
Responsibilities
Develop beverage applications for sweetener, flavor, and functional innovations; Evaluate and select optimal scalable process technologies; Shape future beverage application research agenda; Partner with internal and external stakeholders to align strategy and execution; Implement structured processes for early-stage experimentation through commercial delivery
Seniority
Director, Strategic Leadership & Global Team Management
