Senior Principal Scientist, R&D – Analytical Data Scientist

Senior Principal Scientist, R&D – Analytical Data Scientist

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Glenview R&D Center, Glenview, IL

This Senior Principal Scientist position in the Analytical Sciences is located at our Glenview, IL Kraft Heinz Innovation Center. This is an ideal opportunity for a scientist passionate about leading the design of experiments, root cause analysis studies, and building shelf life kinetic and predictive models that translate lab and process data into actionable product development strategies, shelf life optimization protocols and product risk insights.

The position will also serve as the Data SME for analytical data processing, analysis and modeling to elucidate key business insights by leveraging advanced data application software, AI technology and statistical principles for R&D and field-to-shelf business decisions. The role emphasizes cross‑functional holistic problem solving with R&D, Product Development, Quality, Operations and Factory personnel to identify needs and develop competitive‑edge capabilities advancing the KH agenda for a wide range of leading food products.

• Lead design of experiments for complex food systems using techniques such as Full Factorial, Fractional Factorial and Response Surface Methodologies.
• Apply statistical models (Minitab, SAS, R, Python, MATLAB) to food kinetic data to predict quality changes and optimize processes.
• Develop and validate kinetic and predictive models (Arrhenius, nonlinear regression, Bayesian hierarchical models, survival analysis) to predict quality attrition and failure probability across shelf life and storage conditions.
• Process and interpret data for R&D and cross‑functional projects using PCA, PLS and regression tree approaches.
• Translate complex data or large data sets into effective visualizations and presentations using Tableau or other tools to deliver business insights to peers, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Automate data pipelines and reproducible analyses, maintain documentation and model governance.
• Collaborate with IT/Data Engineering to deploy models and ensure data governance.
• Work with instrument and software vendors, ingredient suppliers, co‑manufacturing facilities and external lab partners.
• Represent Kraft Heinz well when working with external professionals from accredited consortiums and universities.

• Collaborate with internal clients including R&D, Product Development, Quality, Operations and Factory personnel.
• Represent Kraft Heinz to external partners, vendors and academic institutions.

• Experience integrating, analyzing and interpreting multidisciplinary data such as microbiology, chemistry, physics, sensory, and omics to draw big picture conclusions.
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing and packaging.
• Critical thinking and communication skills; ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Experience with AI technologies and process enhancements.
• Leadership experience supervising technical professionals.

• MS or PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering field.
• 10+ years of relevant industrial experience, preferably in food and CPG.
• Strong kinetic background and programming skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Base salary range: $ – $

Performance‑based bonus available.

Coverage for employees and eligible dependents through affordable healthcare, protection and savings plans. Benefits subject to plan documents.

Events, resources and learning opportunities to support physical, social, emotional and financial well‑being.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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