Research & Development Associate Manager

4 weeks ago


Riyadh, Saudi Arabia PepsiCo Full time

**Overview**

This role will support GL&F & Iraq R&D to develop and deliver products under PC and Baked platforms through inhouse/Co-man/3rd Party solutions for AOP and PSP. Role will lead product and process development, Co man/suppliers identification, support in qualification, successful launch and post launch support solution, technical brands stewardship and productivity agenda. The role will work in close collaboration with PepsiCo’s global R&D, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, 3rd Party/Co-man and raw materials/equipment suppliers.

**Responsibilities**

Manage all technical aspects of Fried PC & Baked products by maintaining existing products specifications, developing new products from concept to launch, include LTOs, refresh, select reframe projects to develop winning consumer propositions that drive sustainable business growth

1. Effectively manage multiple projects; innovation, productivity and brand stewardship of Fried PC & Baked.

2. Lead Fried PC & Baked AOP projects and PSP initiatives from Idea Hopper to Launch & Learn of Refresh and select reframe projects.

3. Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.

4. Engage with BU GP & SC to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas of Fried PC & Baked.

5. Develop product against consumer and business KPIs by leveraging available resources including R&D Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants, supplier’s technical assets.

6. Coordinate samples requirements with manufacturing plants, global R&D function etc. for NPD, internal screening, bench taste, sensory test, consumer test, shelf life stability, sales samples, scale-up trials, and other needs.

7. Develop & review FC, business P&L and finalize product and ingredient specifications with PQP guardrails.

9. Lead Accolade and Technical Stage Gate and related work for his/her project and ensure timely completion of all TSG stages and its deliverables.

10. Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).

11. Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.

12. Represent R&D on multi-functional business teams and Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills.

13. Develop and execute projects utilizing solid technical project management tools and skills to ensure objectives are accomplished on time, to the agreed standards and within budget.

14. Provide regular progress updates against agreed deliverables & objectives and timely communication of issues to all primary sponsors and stakeholders.

16. Act as the guardian of quality for the brands; owning product, process and material design standards and owner of product specifications and tracking in-market performance through CQA & PQMd.

17. Support TBM to deliver Reframe & Breakthrough innovations through participation in trials, commissioning and launch.

**Qualifications**
- Graduation/masters degree in Food Science /Engineering (Chemical/industrial) / Food & Nutrition/Pharma
- Must have FMCG experience of +6 years
- Must have experience in Product development/R&D function and 3rd party manufacturing

**Skills needed**:

- 1. Product Development- 2. Process trouble shooting- 3. Recipe, formula understanding- 4. Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.- 5. Proven record of launching at least couple of innovation in the market.- 6. Ability to work in Factory/Plant environment in collaboration with diverse nationality workforce.



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