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Product Developer at Danone North America in White Plains, New York

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:

About the job

About the Job:

Everyone on our Research & Innovation team shares a passion for innovation, new process, new formulations, new packaging and new ways of thinking. By joining this team, you will use your scientific and technologic expertise to bring health through food, meet the needs of consumers and nurture growth in the business. We have an opening for a Product Developer, based in White Plains, NY or Louisville, CO. In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with Brand Marketing to design winning plant-based beverages based on consumer and market understanding.


  • You will manage projects according STAGE GATE PROCESS methodology.

  • You will act as the R&I driver on product attributes definition vs consumer expectations as well as technical solutions within each program team, develop formulations and processes to deliver on consumer expectations, within project food safety, costs and timing requirements

  • You will contribute to innovation pipeline outside chartered program work by engaging with the broader Denver/Boulder plant-based community, our suppliers, external partners and internal consumer insights team.

  • You will design pilot trials, organize tasting sessions with Marketing, and draw conclusions and recommendations for next steps.

  • You will collaborate with suppliers to obtain best results for product development (brief suppliers and follow up on their progress)

  • You will participate in consumer test design, organize sample production and ensure product quality follow up.

  • You will realize scale up / industrialization with Engineering and Manufacturing departments.

  • You will participate as an R&I representative for product launch/start up by preparing all specifications related to product line (except packaging) and ensure that all documentation needed is available prior to start up.

  • You will network with Danone global R&I community to share in best practices.

The base compensation range for this position is $76,000-103,000. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off & Paid Parental Bonding Leave among other benefit plan options.

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About you

About You:


  • You will have a Master's Degree or higher in Food Science or closely related field preferred.

  • You will have 3+ years experience in food and/or beverage product development or closely related field

  • You will have strong technical skills on product formulation, industrial processes and manufacturing practices, preferred in-depth knowledge on dairy and non-dairy based emulsions

  • You will have flexibility to travel (25%)

  • You will have strong project management/organization and leadership skills

  • You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • You will have the ability to work cross-functionally and able to train staff.

  • You will be proficient in product development systems and general computer skills

  • You will be comfortable and passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development and commercialization of ideas under tight timelines.

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About us

About Us:

At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world like Activia, Silk, Horizon Organic, Two Good, Oikos, evian, and Happy Family. You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps in the world, working together to make sure our brands create real benefits for people, communities, and the planet. We have 6,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America doesn't just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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