R&d Sr Scientist

**Responsibilities**:**Are you looking for a challenging opportunity in an organization with a dynamic, innovative and diverse environment? if so, your future is at PepsiCo.**PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S ®, DORITOS ®, CHEETOS ®, GATORADE ®, PEPSI ®, QUAKER ® and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourishes. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.Currently we are looking for our next:**R&D Sr Scientist (Product Intelligence)****Which is the main objective of this role?**The Product Function Sr. Scientist role will be responsible for delivering program development for the Product Intelligence program and well as providing global oversight for 1 or more brands within the program. The specific position will be expected to collaborate with region, product/process function, Sensory & Consumer Insights to lead the continued development of the product intelligence program to ensure continued fit for purpose and effectiveness for the regions. The role is expected to manage programming and influence agendas across geographies.**What will you be doing?**- Execute experiments, and analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process- Partner with sensory to execute new methods to deliver competitive advantage recommendations- Integrate learnings across multiple sources to develop insights to support the company strategic objectives across the globe.- Utilize scientific methods to develop knowledge that creates business opportunities that support the company strategic objectives across the globe.- Provide technical risk assessment/perspectives related to new product development- Translate product attributes into formal specifications for manufacture- Partner externally to source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality- Lead development for quality/product improvement initiatives- Participate as an active member in cross-functional teams comprised of individuals across Product and Process Function, Regions, Platform, Ingredient D&A and more.Qualifications:**Who are we looking for?**- BS or greater in Food Science or related fields, MS or greater preferred- Minimum 2-4 years in a Food Company, based on degree level- Strong consumer focus and demonstrated ability to work well in both qualitative and quantitative consumer research- Demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into strategic and tactical project goals and objectives- Proven ability to make significant technical scientific advances utilizing internal and/or external resources- Demonstrated understanding of how to incorporate business needs into technical decisions- Proven ability to manage multiple assignments/ tasks- Strong communication skills (oral and written)- Familiarity with data science a plus- Cross-functional experience a plus- Experience with PowerPoint and presentation writing- Willingness to travel- Advanced written and spoken englishOverview (Secondary Language):**What can you expect from us?**- Competitive compensation- A flexible work environment that promotes a healthy balance between personal and professional life- A dynamic and inclusive culture- A supportive team that will foster your professional growth and development- Opportunity to work with relevant projects worldwide- Opportunity to give back to the community with our volunteer programs**Thank you so much for considering PepsiCo to start or continue your career