R&D Product Development

OverviewThe Food Product Development Scientist is responsible for leading the design, development, and launch of innovative food and beverage products. This role manages the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototype development through scale-up and commercialization, while ensuring products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.The position requires strong technical expertise in food science, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies, as well as the ability to design experiments, analyze data, and make sound recommendations. Success in this role depends on effective cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering, as well as clear communication of project updates across technical and business teams.What you can expect from us:Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needsA dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to workInspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goalsA supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and developmentCompensation: $63,300 - $103,200 ResponsibilitiesDevelop food products with superior design leveraging food chemistry, ingredient functionality and experimental designLead accelerated product development life cycles that include new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, production start-up and national launching of new products.Follow technical stage gate innovation process to drive robust product design and specifications with full cross functional alignmentDesign and execute experiments, analyze & interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product & process needsCollaborate with R&D cross functional partners including Marketing, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Packaging, Life Sciences, Regulatory and Sensory & Consumer Product Insights to ensure robust, consumer-centric, safe and legal product designsEnsure scaled-up formulas meet product specifications at plants; partner with engineering and Supply Chain to identify, test and scale-up any new equipment requirements to produce new products at plants QualificationsBS, MS or PhD Degree in Food Science & Technology or related scientific fieldProduct Development experience in the Foods or Beverages IndustryStrong product development skills with knowledge of Food or Beverage ingredient/product functionality and processing technologiesInnovative/creative mindset with a positive and results driven, “can-do” attitudeCollaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across functions and influence both above and below levelAbility to prioritize and manage complex projects or multiple projects with flexibility/adaptabilityStrong communication skills (oral and written) are needed to provide project updates both within the technical community and with our business partners.The ability and interest to work in the laboratory, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environmentsWhy work at PepsiCo:At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better.PepsiCo may use Artificial Intelligence as part of its hiring process. Specifically, we may use AI-based tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.This posting is for an existing vacancy.