Product Development Scientist

Deze functie gaat over meer dan alleen het managen van projecten; het gaat om het vormgeven van de toekomst van onze Global Food & Nutrition-merken. We zijn op zoek naar een ervaren Technical Project Lead die onze meest kritieke renovatieprojecten aanstuurt en volledige verantwoordelijkheid neemt voor de product development-workstream.

In deze senior positie speel je een belangrijke rol in onze missie om ons portfolio opnieuw uit te vinden, als technisch leider en mentor. Je expertise begeleidt productoplossingen van een strategisch concept tot een succesvolle wereldwijde lancering, in samenwerking met een divers netwerk van cross-functionele en regionale partners om tastbare impact te maken op de wereld van morgen.

Job Description:

Segment: Food & Nutrition

Contract type: Permanent

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop product solutions from initial concepts that align with consumer benefits, customer needs, and the global business strategy.
• Lead the product development workstream, effectively managing project delivery to time, cost, and quality while influencing key stakeholders.
• Drive product and formulation development through prototyping, ensuring a consumer-centric mindset to deliver high-performing products and transfer the final design into specifications.
• Effectively manage risks within the product development workstream, serving as the technical lead on renovation projects to deliver on business objectives.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 5-7 years of significant experience in product development, with a proven track record of translating deep consumer and technical insights into successful product formulations. This is a senior role, and we are seeking expertise that goes beyond foundational knowledge.
• Demonstrated mastery in flavor enhancement formulation and complex product renovation. We are looking for a candidate who has led multiple projects from concept to completion.
• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, or a related field, complemented by extensive hands-on experience.
• Substantial project management experience with a history of leading and influencing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• (Nice-to-have) Culinary education or training that complements your technical proficiency.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose-driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.