McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Senior Principal Scientist (Savory)
McCormick & Company, Incorporated, Cockeysville, Maryland, United States, 21030
Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.
McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.
We are looking to hire a Senior Principal Scientist (Savory) immediately at our Technical Innovation Center in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What We Bring To The Table:
The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.), we also offer:
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental, and Financial wellness
Position Summary
McCormick and Co. is looking for a Senior Principal Scientist - Savory. This role will lead a team of Flavorists and Scientists to support the growth of the Savory Segment of the McCormick Food Business Unit, focusing on brief execution, customer relationships, team development, and innovation. Additionally, this role will work with cross-functional partners to ensure appropriate scale-up of flavors and consult on pricing. This role will report to a Director II, Product Development, and sit at our TIC location in Maryland.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead development of the Savory flavors team ensuring resources for project brief execution.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to determine Savory Strategy
• Present Savory capabilities to customers and act as liaison with key strategic customers
• Responsible for setting goals and developing team members
• Support flavor development for internal consumer and Seasoning BUs
• Develop innovative savory tools to solve current and future challenges in the Savory Food category
Qualifications
Minimum BS in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field; MS preferred.
Minimum of 20 years’ experience in the field is required.
Recognized as a global technical leader in Savory product systems.
Successfully leads and/or represents the organization on important project teams, major committees, task forces, or other leading roles.
Manages conflicts relating to technical issues and diverse viewpoints to add value.
Leads evolutionary technology development.
Demonstrates the ability to identify & analyze poorly defined technology areas, from both technical and business perspectives, and make recommendations to the corporation.
Proactively identifies new areas of potential interest, develops ideas to feasibility, develops proposals & presents to the business for decision.
Demonstrates a significant record of creating knowledge that results in cost savings, capital savings, or improved profitability.
Networks with colleagues in other functions to develop multidisciplinary idea development.
Communicates at a high level of the organization to transfer results and their significance to customers.
Champions & contributes to continuous improvement of major projects and programs.
An in-depth understanding of ingredients and technology along with their impact on product taste and functionality.
Knowledge of the food industry, key competitors, food ingredients, manufacturing processes, quality assurance programs, and food regulations.
Proficient in product development and commercialization across various finished product categories, including industry-relevant experience.
Ability to communicate effectively through both written and oral means with customers and cross-functional groups and business leaders.
Must be able to travel up to 25%.
#LI-CG1
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
===
Base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. This position is also eligible for McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB), Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB), and Dividend Program. Employees are also eligible for our Total Rewards programs, including:
- Comprehensive health plans (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
- Family benefits (paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, caregiver support)
- Retirement and investment plans (401(k), profit-sharing)
WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?
United by flavor. Driven by results. As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger—to influence the company's direction and growth. With our passion for flavor, 130-year leadership history, comprehensive benefits, and a culture built on respect and growth opportunities, there are many reasons to join us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
United by flavor. Driven by results. As a McCormick employee, you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger—to influence the company's direction and growth. With our passion for flavor, 130-year leadership history, comprehensive benefits, and a culture built on respect and growth opportunities, there are many reasons to join us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr