Sr Scientist, R&D - Ingredient Development

Sr Scientist, R&D – Ingredient Development

The Sr Product Development Scientist will have the opportunity to be a technical leader by providing category direction and lead execution of Specification Strengthening projects across all categories and brands to enable growth, productivity, ESG, and brand maintenance. The candidate should have a proven record of successfully leading, executing, and commercializing projects ranging in technical complexity with minimal guidance, and getting results in a variety of challenging and complex settings.

The candidate should have experience leading business initiatives while exhibiting a collaborative approach and applying innovative solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential in this role, which operates in a dynamic and cross‑functional environment. This will include interactions with cross‑function partners to verify the appropriate testing methodology is being used and/or identify the appropriate methodology, validate other specification data and performing testing to confirm based upon the use and function of the ingredient in application.

• Project Management:
  Leads development and execution across multiple projects ranging from low to high technical complexity within Central Research.
• Manage multiple assignments/research projects concurrently and possess the ability to prioritize between a variety of business initiatives.
• Commercialization:
  Deep knowledge of commercialization processes and required activities as the technical/R&D lead. Ability to troubleshoot challenges.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with cross‑functional teams acting as the lead product developer to drive execution across multiple projects.
• Communication:
  Provide updates to cross‑functional teams;
  Identify hurdles and propose solutions.
• Translate research findings and cross‑functional inputs into actionable work streams.
• Mentor, coach and collaborate with other colleagues within and outside of your immediate team.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop relationships with and coordinate commercialization activities across internal and external manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and complete product testing, qualification, and commercialization in laboratory and production environments.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s is a plus) – Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of Product Development and commercialization experience within a CPG or equivalent.
• Project management experience, technical expertise, and food science/processing knowledge.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management and problem‑solving skills.
• Highly motivated and able to multi‑task varying degrees of complex projects.
• Willingness/ability to learn new product categories and/or processing areas.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, manage multiple projects concurrently with the ability to prioritize work, and solve problems effectively.
• Brings an entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset.
• Ability to manage through ambiguity.
• Strong experience in commercialization.
• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality.
• Self‑motivated problem solver and the drive to deliver objectives in a complex, fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 30% pending business needs. Travel could include (but not limited to): within United States and Canada to internal plants, co‑manufacturers, and suppliers.

Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open work spaces.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

$89,800.00 - $

This position is eligible for a performance‑based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Glenview R&D Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  for assistance.