AddressThe PepsiCo Global Foods R&D Advanced Ingredient Sciences (AIS) Function Department enables PepsiCo’s commitment to meet Pep+ goals for a spectrum of foods across the globe. This department leads breakthrough research & development programs that deliver actionable, unique, and incremental technical enablers for our multi-billion dollar foods category.
This position will lead the enablement of technical solutions for replacement of artificials, reduction of sodium, sugar, sat fat, among other Pep+ goals in the foods category. This individual contributor role will include hands-on projects, but also working through external partners and others within PepsiCo. This role is based in Plano, TX and reports to the R&D AIS Function Director and be joining a group of highly skilled technical leaders.
Responsibilities- Demonstrate strong technical skills by utilizing engineering and scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the PepsiCo’s strategic objectives.
- Work effectively & in collaboration with global cross-functional teams - Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Operations (including third party manufacturing) - and R&D discipline partners to commercialize new technologies.
- Partner with other R&D leaders to develop a pipeline of technologies that deliver against business-relevant needs.
- Apply Technical & Business Governance processes effectively from feasibility through scale-up/post-launch by leading the identification, assessment, validation and commercialization of process technologies
- Provide technical risk assessment and mitigation plans related to process development.
- Lead overall project agenda including: technical approach, setting timelines and budgeting.
- Provide project updates to key R&D and cross-functional executive leadership.
Compensation & Benefits:
- The expected compensation range for this position is between $85,200 - $142,650 based on a full-time schedule.
- Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
- Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
- Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
- Education/Certifications: BS, MS or PhD. Degree in Food Science or Food Engineering
- Work Experience: 3+ years of food or beverage R&D industry experience.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate across various stakeholder groups.
- Proven technical development skills with strong sense of engagement while fostering diversity, inclusion and belonging within the organization.
- Nurtures a culture of breakthrough innovation and ideas where failure is acceptable, and learnings are encouraged and celebrated.
- Demonstrated capability to effectively manage complex projects or multiple projects simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically & internationally.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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