R&D Sr Scientist - Sensory & Consumer Experience

Job description

Overview

Around the world, we are working hard to give people the tastes they desire and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. New markets mean new ways of doing business, and new ways of addressing health concerns, cultural differences and environmental challenges. Every day is an adventure, and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. The Senior Scientist will deliver insights grounded in Sensory & Consumer Science that inform product and packaging development decisions, delivering differentiated products that win in the marketplace:

Responsibilities

·  Work within team of Sensory Scientists and Managers to lead Sensory and Consumer Experience research for R&D Foods teams to drive product, package, and process design decisions
·  Develop and execute compelling research plans to enable clear product / process design decisions for product development, while working closely with cross-functional partners to clarify proposition questions and to create joint learning plans as needed
·  Work with Experience teammates with flexibility to ensure adequate resourcing of projects and respond to changes in project prioritization and business constraints
·  Summarize results, interpret, make recommendations, and present results (written and orally) cross-functionally. Deliver recommendations based on the data to impact business decisions and influence the business agenda
·  Collaborate across Experience to explore new capabilities which maximize productivity, increase agility, and drive new insights while sharing learnings across the broader organization

Compensation & Benefits:

·  The expected compensation range for this position is between $68,000 - $113,850 based on a full-time schedule.
·  Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary.
·  Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
·  Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
·  In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Position Level: L08 
Percent Travel: 0%


Qualifications

·  Minimum of MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Psychology, Market Research, or related technical discipline
·  Work experience in a consumer research/insights role preferably in an FMCG environment dependent on degree (2-3 years if Masters, 5+ if BS)
·  Deep knowledge of product testing methodologies with strong background in both Qualitative & Quantitative research methods
·  Training and experience applying experimental design and statistics to sensory and consumer research
·  Ability to lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously
·  Ability to interpret complex data and communicate key research learnings and implications clearly and concisely to all audiences
EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

 

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