RandD Associate Scientist

Overview

• There is an internal slated candidate being considered for this position. However, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
  
  

• Leverage expertise inside and outside of the organization to deliver product and process development and innovation.
• Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.
• Engage with Middle East Foods Business Unit Global Procurement & Supply Chain to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas of Grains Portfolio
• Develop product against consumer and business KPIs by leveraging available resources including R&D Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants, supplier’s technical assets.
• Coordinate samples requirements with manufacturing plants, global R&D function etc. for NPD, internal screening, bench taste, sensory test, consumer test, shelf life stability, sales samples, scale-up trials, and other needs.
• Develop & review FC, business P&L and finalize product and ingredient specifications with PQP guardrails.
• Develop an understanding and demonstrate the application of consumer product testing; sensory and analytical etc. to deliver superior products to the market and establish product intelligence. Actively participate in marketing research programs including focus groups and other consumer research formats.
• Lead Technical Stage Gate and related work for his/her project and ensure timely completion of all TSG stages and its deliverables.
• Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
• Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
• Represent R&D on multi-functional business teams and Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
• Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
• To plan, organize and run raw material qualification programs.
• Drive global knowledge growth and thought leadership in emerging process technologies and imbed cross functionally.
• Drive CAST implementation through leadership of training programs.
• Work closely with Regulatory to ensure legal compliance
  
  

• Graduation degree in Food Science /Engineering (Chemical/industrial) / Food & Nutrition/Pharma
• Must have FMCG experience of >3 years.
• Food Science or Engineering related discipline.
• Good understanding / appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
• Good presentation skills (written & verbal).
• Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues / solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products, processes or methods and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.
• Cultural sensitivity / flexibility in responding to diverse teams and environments.
• Self-starter and motivator.