
Associate Scientist Product Development
Id Job: 316e794
Id Job: 316e794
Job Purpose/Overview
The Associate Product Development Scientist DS1 is an important role within the Europe R&D Innovation Delivery System 1 organization. It is responsible for insight development, design, development and translation of product innovations for the Favorites areas of growth, with a primary focus on Chocolate. This role will also be responsible to execute regional value leadership and supply security projects. This role will be part of a team that will provide deep technical product and process understanding and will work with lead markets to develop insights to drive innovation. The incumbent will be responsible for product development activities and is accountable for the execution of the allocated projects within the Europe R&D Delivery System 1 team.
This position requires technical know-how to execute a number of projects, looking at new perspectives to solve existing and new brand solutions within a specified area of the Chocolate portfolio. As a regional Associate Product Development Scientist, this role may work on all product categories, based on the needs of the business to enable flexible resourcing of projects.
The Associate Product Development Scientist possess a solid drive for results, excellent project management skills, a creative and entrepreneurial growth mindset, and an ability to create strong networks and relationships to drive the innovation agenda. They work both independently and with guidance to deliver relevant innovation and will work effectively with cross functional teams to drive projects to execution.
Key Responsibilities
Context and Scope
They will be responsible for working on specific projects to deliver regional Favorites innovation, value leadership and supply security.
They will participate as part of x-functional project teams to bring new innovations to market, ensuring delivery of the technical elements of the project.
They will possess an understanding of all manufacturing technologies for which they will be developing new products.
Will apply scientific and innovative methodology across the whole program of work, incorporating the best internal and external tools and methodologies.
Regional travel will be required to factories as well as key markets.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
1. Education & Professional Qualification
Minimum: Bachelor of Science or degree equivalent in a technical area including engineering, chemistry, food science is required.
2. Knowledge/Experience
Minimum:
Preferred: