Kraft Heinz
Principal Scientist, R&D – Product Development
Kraft Heinz, Glenview, Illinois, United States, 60025
Principal Scientist – R&D – Product Development
Become a pioneering product developer with
Kraft Heinz . In this role you will immerse yourself in consumer insights and lead the creation of innovative, food‑based solutions on the Expand The Core Innovation R&D team.
Job Overview This technical leadership position directs and executes fuzzy front‑end projects using agile light and iterative techniques. The successful candidate will thrive on ambiguity, drive results, and communicate complex findings across cross‑functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Apply agile light and iterative development principles to elevate the consumer experience through products and ingredients.
Lead product development across multiple product categories and manage concurrent research projects.
Prioritize business initiatives and translate research findings into actionable opportunities.
Integrate scientific principles into new product innovations and communicate progress to cross‑functional teams.
Travel up to 30% as required.
Qualifications
BS or MS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of product development and commercialization experience in consumer packaged goods (or equivalent).
Strong understanding of ingredients, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and food laboratory test methods.
Excellent communication, influencing, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others while managing multiple assignments.
Benefits
Healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible work arrangements, paid time off, and company holidays.
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
401(k) with company match and other financial plans.
EEO Statement Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and other protected categories are encouraged to apply.
Location Glenview R&D Center, Glenview, IL.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Kraft Heinz . In this role you will immerse yourself in consumer insights and lead the creation of innovative, food‑based solutions on the Expand The Core Innovation R&D team.
Job Overview This technical leadership position directs and executes fuzzy front‑end projects using agile light and iterative techniques. The successful candidate will thrive on ambiguity, drive results, and communicate complex findings across cross‑functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Apply agile light and iterative development principles to elevate the consumer experience through products and ingredients.
Lead product development across multiple product categories and manage concurrent research projects.
Prioritize business initiatives and translate research findings into actionable opportunities.
Integrate scientific principles into new product innovations and communicate progress to cross‑functional teams.
Travel up to 30% as required.
Qualifications
BS or MS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of product development and commercialization experience in consumer packaged goods (or equivalent).
Strong understanding of ingredients, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and food laboratory test methods.
Excellent communication, influencing, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others while managing multiple assignments.
Benefits
Healthcare, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible work arrangements, paid time off, and company holidays.
Employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
401(k) with company match and other financial plans.
EEO Statement Kraft Heinz is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities, and other protected categories are encouraged to apply.
Location Glenview R&D Center, Glenview, IL.
#J-18808-Ljbffr