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Senior Scientist II, Product Development, CSDs Job
Date: Jul 18, 2010
Location: Valhalla, NY, US
Description
To lead product development efforts for new or reformulated carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) within the World Wide Carbonated Beverage Category that are consistent with Pepsi's Business Growth Objectives
- Lead product development projects for carbonated beverages from concept to commercialization
- Provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives and existing brands
- Ensure completion of development and commercialization success criteria in execution of project work through use of accepted documentation and work processes
- Provide project management insight that creates the foundation for innovative solutions in supporting business partners
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships across R&D and non R&D functions as necessary to support business growth initiatives
- Develop superior new products that meet the project deliveragles, and/or contribute to the creation and execution of a stronger CSD strategyKey Challenges
- Managing multiple projects both independently and in a team environment
- Influencing activities and project plans across technical and operational functions
- Development and motivation of cross functional project teamCritical Competencies
- Expertise to develop, plan, conduct and coordinate prototype development initiatives including demonstrated capability in consumer testing methodology
- Conducts appropriate project risk assessments and provides recommendations for integrating program strategies
- Ability to generate and lead state-of-the-art developmental techniques and consumer testing methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of experimental design
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
Requirements:
- Expertise to develop, plan, conduct and coordinate prototype development initiatives including demonstrated capability in consumer testing methodology
- Conducts appropriate project risk assessments and provides recommendations for integrating program strategies
- Ability to generate and lead state-of-the-art developmental techniques and consumer testing methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of experimental design
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
- B.S. or M.S. in Food Science or related discipline with at least 5-7 years product design experience in a consumer products company.
- A proven track record in product development and interest in hands on bench work
- Ability to provide thoughtful leadership on both strategic and tactical aspects of projects
- Outstanding teamwork, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze emerging consumer trends and develop insights on product solutions or opportunities
- Proven track record in maintaining good working relationship with business partners (Marketing, Operations, etc.)
- Successful creation and commercialization of products
- Experience in leading project teams of 5 or more people
Job ID: 23795
To lead product development efforts for new or reformulated carbonated soft drinks (CSDs) within the World Wide Carbonated Beverage Category that are consistent with Pepsi's Business Growth Objectives
- Lead product development projects for carbonated beverages from concept to commercialization
- Provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives and existing brands
- Ensure completion of development and commercialization success criteria in execution of project work through use of accepted documentation and work processes
- Provide project management insight that creates the foundation for innovative solutions in supporting business partners
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships across R&D and non R&D functions as necessary to support business growth initiatives
- Develop superior new products that meet the project deliveragles, and/or contribute to the creation and execution of a stronger CSD strategyKey Challenges
- Managing multiple projects both independently and in a team environment
- Influencing activities and project plans across technical and operational functions
- Development and motivation of cross functional project teamCritical Competencies
- Expertise to develop, plan, conduct and coordinate prototype development initiatives including demonstrated capability in consumer testing methodology
- Conducts appropriate project risk assessments and provides recommendations for integrating program strategies
- Ability to generate and lead state-of-the-art developmental techniques and consumer testing methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of experimental design
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
Requirements:
- Expertise to develop, plan, conduct and coordinate prototype development initiatives including demonstrated capability in consumer testing methodology
- Conducts appropriate project risk assessments and provides recommendations for integrating program strategies
- Ability to generate and lead state-of-the-art developmental techniques and consumer testing methodologies
- Strong working knowledge of experimental design
- Outstanding communication skills (verbal and written)
- B.S. or M.S. in Food Science or related discipline with at least 5-7 years product design experience in a consumer products company.
- A proven track record in product development and interest in hands on bench work
- Ability to provide thoughtful leadership on both strategic and tactical aspects of projects
- Outstanding teamwork, communication and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze emerging consumer trends and develop insights on product solutions or opportunities
- Proven track record in maintaining good working relationship with business partners (Marketing, Operations, etc.)
- Successful creation and commercialization of products
- Experience in leading project teams of 5 or more people
Job ID: 23795
Nearest Major Market: White Plains
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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