Research, Development

We are accelerating our momentum as the fastest growing consumer goods company in Latin America. People are our focus when we collaborate with our diverse network of locally connected manufacturers and when we return every drop of water we use to communities and nature. For over 135 years, we have grown to become the most recognized brand in the world. Today, we have hundreds of brands that continue to growYou will be part of this growth as RD&I TMD ( The Mc´Donalds Division ) Manager with full responsibility over a set of projects for TMD ( The Mc´Donalds Division ), those could be either innovation, regulatory or superior product experience (quality Improvement) programs.It is part of this role deliver projects with a high degree of technical robustness, as well as managing the _Commercialization_ timeline of the project.Key areas of focus of this role can be summarized as follows:- RD&I Project Execution & Management- Project Commercialization- Ensure technical diligence and robustness on each project.**W**hat You’ll Do for Us**- Lead commercialization process for the market implementation of new product launches and product reformulations by working collaboratively and networking with all the necessary functions while ensuring compliance with KO standards and policies/ local regulation for the entire OU. Own the project timeline, manage and co-ordinate interactions among several entities (R&D - research and development, CPS- commercial product supply, G2G (Groove to Glass - Procurement), marketing, finance, technical and Bottling partners) to ensure effective process in place for each initiative as agreed standards and timelines.- Responsible for designing product development approach, for elaborating project plan and for disciplined project execution. Delivers highly complex new product launches or product reformulations, from desk and benchtop level up to pilot and industrial scaling up, in a very advanced technical level. Recommend validated product solutions with an informed defined risk and formula cost analysis.- Responsible to develop set of specifications: Ingredient, Formula, Processing and Manufacturing Instructions (MMI), shelf-life recommendations.- Leads project meetings within the category, cross-functionally with marketing, customer management or technical groups.- Participates in team projects, cross-functional committees, or company-wide initiatives to share information, represent the RD&I function perspective, or assist with product development, process modification, package development and marketing.- Drafts detailed & accurate reports for analyses, experiments, or projects. Gathers and organizes information under tight timelines to support senior management's decision-making.- Connects with Global R&D (research & development) Teams to align on priorities, project scope and resources to support the Latin America plans.- ** People Leadership**:Manages, coaches, and trains students, technicians, or junior developers on specific project/tasks; Leads by influencing more junior developers and pees; Expected to become role-model of the function.**Qualifications & Requirements**- 7 + yrs of deep knowledge and relevant experience in Research and Development roles and/or extensive experience and seniority on Commercialization roles.- Experience integrating end-to-end technical scopes for innovation projects.- Meaningful knowledge of expanded Technical Functions as Supply Chain, Quality, SRA, etc.- ** MASTERY OF **_(REQUIRED)_** : Technical knowledge and experience in food/beverage industry.; Project Management; Knowledge on Supply chain and Quality; Knowledge on product development process and the ability to contribute expertise.- ** BROAD EXPERTISE IN **_(GOOD TO HAVE)_** : Business Case creation and analysis, financial assessment of projects; Food Safety and Quality; Consumer Science / Marketing- FluentSpanish and English are required**What We Can Do For You**- **Purpose Driven**: Purpose-driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products**.**:- **Global Connections**:Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.- **Community of Belonging**:We’re an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.**Skills**Chemistry; Leadership; Product Development; Environmental Science; Researching; Microbiology; Project Management; Food Sciences; Food Technology; Communication; Laboratory Testing; Quality Control (QC); Green Solutions; Food Safety Management; Sensory Testing; Data Collections; Continuous Improvement (CI)**Our Purpose and Growth Culture**:We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a diff