Senior Scientist, Life Sciences

Overview

Life Sciences is a function within Pepsi Co that bridges nutrition and physiology with Pepsi Co’s business goals. It is central to the company’s commitment to drive positive action for planet and people. We are seeking a Senior Scientist to represent the Life Sciences function for the CSD/Sparkling portfolio within our beverages business. This position will work closely with other beverage R&D functions and business teams to drive a competitive advantage in strategic priority areas for Pepsi Co.

This position will report into the Life Sciences Beverage Innovation Manager.

• Lead life science initiatives for CSD (Carbonated Soft Drinks) and Sparkling categories, with responsibility for iconic brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Bubly, Soda Stream and Poppi.
• Ensure scientific integrity of functional benefits, claims and associated communications are maintained throughout product lifecycle from concept to post-commercialization.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Affairs and other related functions to ensure communicated benefits or ingredients meet local regulations and safety standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in R&D, Marketing and Legal to influence product design and drive scientific and nutritional credibility of product propositions
• Monitor and evaluate emerging functional and nutritional trends, as well as the competitive landscape in the CSD/Sparkling space.
• Influence brand vision and feasibility of deliverables with creativity, agility and pragmatism.

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $88,200 - $147,650.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, Pepsi Co offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

• Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, or equivalent) preferred, Bachelors Degree with 5+ years’ experience in Nutrition Science, Life Sciences, Public Health, Food Science or related fields is required.
• Creative thinker with strong interpersonal communication, a sense of curiosity and scientific depth
• Working knowledge of general business processes and end to end commercialization
• Fundamental knowledge of functional ingredients and/or physiological functions
• Ability to distill scientific and nutritional concepts into a format that is understandable to non-scientific communities
• Ability to work in a matrixed organization across core and cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills, leading multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (~10%)

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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