Associate Director Ingredient Science - Flavors, Mint, Potato, Grains
Core
Lead global R&D programs for flavors, mint, seasonings, grains, potatoes, and rice to deliver breakthrough innovation and supply resilience for Mars Snacking.
Role type
Associate Director, Ingredient Science (Strategic Technical Leadership)
Builds
Scalable ingredient technologies and resilient supply chain solutions for global snacking brands.
Domain
Food Science / Flavor Chemistry / Crop Science / CPG
Required skills
R&D leadership, technology strategy, team building, commercialization of research, supply chain management, stakeholder management, global matrix navigation
Preferred skills
Ph.D. or Master's degree, experience in flavor chemistry or crop science
Technologies
Mars Science Operating System (MSOS)
Responsibilities
Define 3–5 year technology vision and research agenda; translate scientific discoveries into scalable technologies; lead technical initiatives to de-risk supply chains; lead global flavor governance; cultivate high-performing teams; ensure compliance with research rigor and safety standards; partner with cross-functional teams and external ecosystems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership