Sr. Dry Product Development Scientist at Mars, Incorporated in FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description:

The position is responsible for leading the development and deployment of product innovation/renovation as well as value leadership/productivity initiatives within our Dry portfolio to enable the successful delivery of the North American Mars Pet Nutrition. The position is also responsible to support existing product portfolios, business continuity challenges, as well as continuous improvement for Dry products across all NA production sites. The incumbent will work cross-functionally to provide technical support for existing products, lead new product development and drive continuous improvement, all while maintaining quality design and delivering desired product performance to both the consumer and pet. This position is also responsible to coach, mentor and help develop more junior associates. The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment supporting pet nutrition.

What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Food Science, Technology, Engineering, or related technical field.


• 5+ years of experience in Product Development/R&D within a CPG company (Food/beverage experience is a plus).


• Strong knowledge of product development from bench top to full scale production.


• Prior experience must include design of experiments and functionality of raw materials. Statistical analysis knowledge is a plus.


• Strong ability to work cross functionally with people in other disciplines and/or business areas.


• Up to 25% Travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Food Science or Business Administration.


• 8+ years of experience in Product Development/R&D within a CPG company. Food/beverage experience is a plus).


• Demonstrated excellence in project management and capability to lead cross functional projects. Stage gate process experience is a plus.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Lead the translation of consumer insights into holistic concepts (product).


• Use appropriate tools to facilitate concept and prototype evaluation (creation and presentation).


• Create and align product design briefs with cross functional project team.


• Specify product design attributes and quality targets.


• Own product development within projects.


• Support Process and Packaging Development Teams.


• Follow corporate labeling and claim policy.


• Lead agreed productivity (DiB) projects and initiatives.


• Support continuous improvement projects driven by Dry factories.


• Support business continuity contingencies that would require product development input.


• Contribute product design expertise to unit, regional, and global communities for the pet food segment.


• Mentor and coach more junior R&D associates.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.


• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.


• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.


• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.