Job Description

The purpose of the roleExecutes R&D initiatives for the Product Category Team, with a primary focus on breakthrough and proactive innovation. Responsible for innovation project management. Enables product leadership in the product category to align with the overall business strategy and long-range plan. Provides technical expertise for the product category. Provides guidance and support to internal (regional) teams in relevant technical aspects for the product category.
Responsibilities Hands on Scientist with a passion to drive technical excellence, conduct innovative research, and independently plan, design, and execute experiments to develop disruptive solutions in alignment with innovation plan. Responsible for the management, coordination and prioritization of the tasks, activities and duties of existing or future R&D Technicians or Technologists reporting into this role. As part of the Innovation Process Management, understands and considers complex customer requirements across different regions (ingredients availability, product design, and legislative restrictions) as well as their operational processes and their technical requirements. Leads the exploration, evaluation and implementation of new and novel ingredients and processing techniques at bench or commercial scale as needed. Competent user of the Innovation Process Management system (IPM). Participates in global related technical taskforces in conjunction with Global R&D, Marketing, Culinary and Business Development. Maintains GLP's, GMP's, and all required laboratory records, using electronic systems and written protocols, to ensure data integrity and compliance. Ensures the security and confidentiality of all information regarding Griffith Innovation or Client product formulas and related data.
Requirements

• Minimum Educationo BSc in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Chemistry or related science
• Preferred Education:o MSc in Food or related Science
• Minimum Experienceo 10 years.
• Preferred Experience:o >12 years.