Nestlé SA
Principal Scientist
Nestlé SA, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States,
Principal Innovation Sensory Insights Scientist
At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. Innovation Sensory Insights is an essential function within Nestlé Health Science’s R&D organization that supports both innovation and renovation projects through sensory & product experience research. The team is looking for a Principal Scientist who will drive high-level consumer and sensory expertise to research, technology and process-related programs, build and continuously improve functional capabilities, and ensure execution of global consumer-centric initiatives. In this leadership position, this individual will have the opportunity for impact and influence at all levels of the organization. Reporting to the Director of R&D Innovation Insights, the Principal will lead projects with minimal oversight and oversee a team of 3 sensory scientists who independently lead their own projects. The ideal candidate should be a thought leader, creative and innovative, and have the capability to inspire action through their writing, conversations, and presentations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Consumer Centricity : drive consumer centricity throughout the innovation & renovation process to optimize the consumer experience and be an advocate for our consumers by embedding a consumer-centric mindset in everything you do. Foundational Knowledge : serve as a trusted advisor and recognized consumer and sensory expert to lead complex, strategic projects in a global context that have broad-based implications across R&D, the business, and across categories. Innovation / Renovation Mastership : utilize mastership of foundational and advanced design of experiment and consumer techniques and their application to escalate Innovation and Renovation impact, efficiency & agility. Collaboration and Knowledge Leadership : advance vendor program relationships cultivated on trust and transparency. Ensure innovative approaches, thought leadership, advanced methodological expertise, strategic mindset and strong business acumen are the foundation of all vendor partnerships. Technical Expertise : build and enhance functional capabilities and ensure cross-functional execution of global consumer-centric sensory programs. Value Delivery : ensure mastership and full utilization of internal sensory discrimination, descriptive & employee panels. Continuous Improvement Mindset : drive out-of-the-box thinking and new method development adoption within and across all sensory functions that support Nestlé Health Science. Operational Excellence : responsible for and establishing sensory specifications that drive quality and manufacturing excellence. JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge): University graduate with a MS or PhD in food science, sensory evaluation, sensory science, psychology, consumer science, marketing research, nutrition, or statistics required. 10+ years of experience within sensory and/or consumer testing in a consumer-packaged goods or related business with master’s level degree or a Ph.D. from an accredited sensory and/or market research learning institution with 7+ years of experience. Expert knowledge in a broad variety of consumer, sensory, and market research techniques applied across the value chain- from early ideation to post launch assessment, in business and R&D contexts. Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on effective visual storytelling. Strong organizational skills. Able to work well in a team environment. Independently motivated. Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a sense of business/technical interrelationships. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. Innovation Sensory Insights is an essential function within Nestlé Health Science’s R&D organization that supports both innovation and renovation projects through sensory & product experience research. The team is looking for a Principal Scientist who will drive high-level consumer and sensory expertise to research, technology and process-related programs, build and continuously improve functional capabilities, and ensure execution of global consumer-centric initiatives. In this leadership position, this individual will have the opportunity for impact and influence at all levels of the organization. Reporting to the Director of R&D Innovation Insights, the Principal will lead projects with minimal oversight and oversee a team of 3 sensory scientists who independently lead their own projects. The ideal candidate should be a thought leader, creative and innovative, and have the capability to inspire action through their writing, conversations, and presentations. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Consumer Centricity : drive consumer centricity throughout the innovation & renovation process to optimize the consumer experience and be an advocate for our consumers by embedding a consumer-centric mindset in everything you do. Foundational Knowledge : serve as a trusted advisor and recognized consumer and sensory expert to lead complex, strategic projects in a global context that have broad-based implications across R&D, the business, and across categories. Innovation / Renovation Mastership : utilize mastership of foundational and advanced design of experiment and consumer techniques and their application to escalate Innovation and Renovation impact, efficiency & agility. Collaboration and Knowledge Leadership : advance vendor program relationships cultivated on trust and transparency. Ensure innovative approaches, thought leadership, advanced methodological expertise, strategic mindset and strong business acumen are the foundation of all vendor partnerships. Technical Expertise : build and enhance functional capabilities and ensure cross-functional execution of global consumer-centric sensory programs. Value Delivery : ensure mastership and full utilization of internal sensory discrimination, descriptive & employee panels. Continuous Improvement Mindset : drive out-of-the-box thinking and new method development adoption within and across all sensory functions that support Nestlé Health Science. Operational Excellence : responsible for and establishing sensory specifications that drive quality and manufacturing excellence. JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge): University graduate with a MS or PhD in food science, sensory evaluation, sensory science, psychology, consumer science, marketing research, nutrition, or statistics required. 10+ years of experience within sensory and/or consumer testing in a consumer-packaged goods or related business with master’s level degree or a Ph.D. from an accredited sensory and/or market research learning institution with 7+ years of experience. Expert knowledge in a broad variety of consumer, sensory, and market research techniques applied across the value chain- from early ideation to post launch assessment, in business and R&D contexts. Strong written and oral communication skills with an emphasis on effective visual storytelling. Strong organizational skills. Able to work well in a team environment. Independently motivated. Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a sense of business/technical interrelationships. It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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