Principal Scientist, R&d – Product Development

KraftHeinz

Glenview, IL, United States
Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; bonus/equity: per...
Normal office environment with moderate travel (up to 30%).
Product development and commercialization
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management in r&d
Kraft Heinz is seeking a Principal Scientist for Product Development in Glenview, IL, responsible for leading commercialization projects in the Canadian portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive R&D and project management experience in the food or CPG industry, along with strong communication skills

Job Summary

  • The Principal Scientist, Product Development role is a technical lead responsible for commercializing projects across the Canada portfolio and collaborating with cross-functional teams to build a pipeline of projects based on feasibility and future opportunities.
  • This position requires balancing multiple tasks concurrently, working independently, and applying innovative solutions in a fast-paced test market environment while ensuring products meet nutrition, regulatory, and quality standards.
  • Kraft Heinz offers a competitive compensation package including a base salary range of $104,200 to $130,200, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and wellbeing programs supporting physical, social, emotional, and financial health.

Matching Summary

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Kraft Heinz is seeking a Principal Scientist for Product Development in Glenview, IL, responsible for leading commercialization projects in the Canadian portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive R&D and project management experience in the food or CPG industry, along with strong communication skills.

Salary

Base: $104,200.00 - $130,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based bonus eligible; Benefits: Healthcare, wellbeing programs, 401k, and more

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Product development and commercialization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Project management in R&D
  • Food science and technical expertise
  • Troubleshooting manufacturing and quality
  • Consumer-centric innovation
  • Pipeline building for new products

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and growth mindset
  • Bilingual English and French
  • Experience with Meals and Sauces products
  • Familiarity with Canada/Mount Royal business
  • Ability to work independently
  • Innovative problem solving
  • Moderate travel flexibility

Key Requirements

  • BS in Food Science or related field
  • Minimum 7 years product commercialization experience or 5 years with Master’s degree
  • Extensive R&D and project management experience
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • English fluency required; French is a plus

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