This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional transformation of dairy UHT, emulsions, and micellar casein platforms to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure global compliance with food safety and quality standards
Job Summary
This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional transformation of dairy UHT, emulsions, and micellar casein platforms to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure global compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Monitor global trends and emerging technologies—from alternative dairy sources and clean-label formulations to digital manufacturing and precision fermentation—to inform long-term category strategy and innovation roadmaps.
Provide technical guidance and strategic direction to RIC Innovation teams and Business Units.
Matching Summary
This role will lead cross-functional and cross-regional transformation of dairy UHT, emulsions, and micellar casein platforms to unlock new revenue streams, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure global compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Salary
Base: $119,611.81 - $179,417.72; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Dairy systems expertise
Food emulsions
UHT technologies
Ingredient functionality
Global food safety regulations
Product development leadership
Nice-to-have
Drive organizational change
Foster culture of innovation
Strategic thinker
Business results orientation
Sound decision-making
Key Requirements
10+ years industrial/applied research experience (Bachelor's)
8+ years industrial/applied research experience (Master's)
7+ years industrial/applied research experience (Ph.D.)
Working knowledge of international food safety regulations