Manager

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo is seeking individuals to join our Modeling & Simulation team. The primary objective of this position is as follows:

·  Utilize sophisticated physics-based simulation techniques to expedite and fortify innovation in virtual product and process development.
·  Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the working methods within PepsiCo R&D and improve overall efficiency.
Responsibilities

·  Deliver modeling and simulation projects using general purpose and specialized numerical software 
·  Work with senior simulation chemists to perform tasks of ingredients virtual screening and virtual formulation to accelerate product innovation cycle time. 
·  Develop novel strategies and methodologies to improve molecular modeling on food innovation 
·  Communicate and present modeling results to peers and stake holders
Qualifications

·  MS/PhD degrees in computational chemistry/physics, organic chemistry, food chemistry or similar 
·  Fundamental knowledge of computational chemistry, and molecular modeling application   
·  Hands on experience with molecular modeling software for QM, MM, and MD modeling.   
·  Experience with one of the commercial software is a plus – Gaussian, MOE from CCG, Materials Science from Schrodinger, Materials Studio from Biovia, Culgi from Siemens 
·  Proven ability to retrieve information from compound database and publica resources. 
·  Experience with large data set analysis, compound fingerprints, compound database and cheminformatics is a plus 
·  Knowledge and experience in food/beverage ingredients is a plus  
·  Strong project management and communication skills 
·  Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners in a global setup
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills to technical and non-technical groups including internal SMEs/stakeholders and external partners.