R&D Associate Scientist

Job description

Job Description

Auto req ID: 194002BR

Job Description

Objective:

Support the successful delivery of a two year seasoning harmonization project for the snacks portfolio in Europe, working closely within the flavour function and cross functionally with sensory, procurement and our regional partners.
Accountabilities:

·  Support flavour and seasoning harmonization efforts across Europe.
·  Support multiple seasoning projects within high timelines.
·  Work effectively with cross functional partners in WESSA to deliver initiatives and ensure excellence in application
·  Provide support on the technical aspects of the existing brands e.g. technical brand stewardship, compliance with regulatory, food safety and global standards
·  Leverage a combination of functional and business expertise to shape and develop the technical elements of winning consumer propositions that drive sustainable business growth whilst delivering productivity.
·  Take full ownership and accountability of the technical activities including TSG of project timelines leading to timely project delivery.
·  Collate analytical, sensory data and provide recommendation to flavour team.
·  Complete specification changes for new seasonings and support scale up through to commercialization.
·  Support samples preparation for the project needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

Essential Criteria

·  BSc or MSc in a Food Science or related discipline with minimum of 3- 5 years previous experience in FMCG R&D, product/technology roles
·  Demonstrate established competence from development to commercialization.
·  Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products and processes and demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail.
·  Established project management skills to effectively & efficiently drive multiple projects across different markets
·  Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks both independently and within a team environment without losing momentum and adapt to changing priorities.
·  Ability to quickly analyse problems to find actionable pragmatic solutions
·  Good understanding/appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution.
·  Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and distil into meaningful information e.g. interpreting consumer insights.
·  High degree of attention to detail, highly numerate and computer literate (Microsoft Office).
·  Develop & maintain good working relationships with a portfolio of business partners across technical and operational functions globally e.g. develop and maintain effective working relationships across Local and global R&D and non-R&D function.
·  Excellent Cultural Sensitivity & Ability To Bring Others with you
·  Strong Negotiation & Influencing Skills
·  Ability to create and use networks to actively seek and take advantage of ideas, best practice and solutions developed elsewhere
·  Fosters a positive, inclusive work environment where people feel respected and valued for their contributions, especially capable of working cross culturally
·  Whilst the role is day based at one location, willing to work flexible hours on occasion and travel as necessary.
·  High standard of English (written and spoken)

Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for Relocation
Job Type: Pipeline