Role OverviewLeads formulation-driven R&D activities across priority business platforms, ensuring development of commercially viable products that meet customer, regulatory, operational, sensory, nutritional, and financial expectations.
What You Will Do
Translate customer briefs and business priorities into optimized, scalable formulations while driving innovation, cost competitiveness, IP development and protection, and monetization of the opportunity pipeline.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a strong practical understanding of process design, validation, scale-up, plant trial planning, process troubleshooting, and how formula decisions impact equipment performance, product stability, yield, quality, food safety, and commercial feasibility.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
- 12+ years of progressive food, dairy, ingredient, or related R&D experience
- Proven career advancement in food or dairy product development, applications, formulation science, or ingredient systems
- Demonstrated people leadership, talent development, project leadership, and cross-functional influence
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
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