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Product Design Senior Scientist (NPD & Innovation)


Reference BIR00121
Sector FMCG Food & Beverage Jobs, Food Science Jobs, NPD/Development Jobs, Other Food Jobs
Salary, Benefits & OTE Salary of between £33,995 - £39,464 as well as a generous benefit package
Town/City Birstall
Locations UK, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Humberside
Job Type Permanent
Date Posted 25th Jul


Product Design Senior Scientist (NPD & Innovation) (FMCG) Leeds


Mars is not just a chocolate bar – Mars is global. Spanning across 5 continents we are bound by values making us like no other company to work for. Our global success is down to having local roots and our Pet Care division in Birstall is paramount to this. We are at the cutting edge of the Pet Care & Treats market, driven by the innovation and research of the talented individuals that work with us. We create revolutionary products and now we’re looking for a fellow star to join us in the revolution.

Fancy being the main driving force behind the creation of innovative products and really making your mark on a global brand? If yes then we may have just the role for you! This is a great opportunity for you to apply your technical knowledge whilst influencing the product development of Care and Treats. If you’d like to work in a supportive culture whilst developing your technical skills then why not move up to Mars? Apply now!

Roles/responsibilities

· To deliver the technical product development of Care & Treats Innovation and Renovation projects.
· To work seamlessly with Central & Local Marketing, Packaging Innovation, Industrialisation, Applied Science & Innovation, Operational R&D and Commercial etc. to establish required targets and key routes of implementation.
· To develop from initial concept product solutions which deliver to defined consumer & customer benefits.
· To ensure product solutions deliver to business model as part of segment strategy.
· To provide input and be guardian of relevant product key business data.
· To lead or support industrialisation of product solutions at designated sites
· To act as product custodians for Dog & Cat products in the Care & Treats portfolio.
· To provide high quality formal and informal communication on progress of projects.
· To be informed of technological, innovation trends, especially in our segment, competitive set, trade customers, equipment suppliers and be able to match & apply to development projects.
· To manage Intellectual Property risks & opportunities derived from projects proactively.
· To be effective in project and risk management and lead/influence business on complex projects.
· To interface with R&D at Care & Treats sister units across the world to facilitate transfer of best practice.

Skills/experience

You are driven by results and motivated by the fact that your opinion really counts. The key skills you will have are:
· Experience of applying strong food science and food technology knowledge and expertise (materials / equipment) to the design, development and delivery to market of significant innovations
· Experience of research in a business or academic environment
· Good understanding of common food ingredients and food process technology
· Proven record of problem solving ability using scientific knowledge and principles.
· Experience in facilitation and leading technical workstreams.
· Demonstrated good technical learning abilities.
· Able perform under pressure handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Degree/discipline

You’ll have a degree in Science, Maths or Engineering

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