Principal Scientist, Breakthrough Innovation
Core
Develop transformative new ingredient products to expand the product portfolio into new verticals and product forms.
Role type
Principal Product Development Scientist (Food Science)
Builds
New ingredient products and commercialized end products
Domain
Food Science, Nutraceuticals, Supplements, Pet Food
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food science expertise, packaging knowledge, manufacturing process understanding, benchtop prototyping, pilot scale testing, competitive assessment, feasibility analysis, costing exercises, technical timeline management, FDA/USDA regulatory familiarity, PLM systems proficiency
Preferred skills
PhD in Food Science/Engineering, experience in supplements/pet food/nutraceuticals, advanced degree
Technologies
PLM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Ideate and commercialize innovative new products, collaborate with Emerging Science group, supervise research technicians, conduct benchtop prototyping and pilot scale tests, perform costing exercises, manage technical timelines, present recommendations to senior management, travel for trend treks and trade shows
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship