R&D Digital Platforms Assoc Analyst

PepsiCo; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo in Gurugram is seeking a knowledgeable professional to lead product development for F&V beverages. This role requires collaboration across teams to deliver prototypes, ensure quality compliance, and innovatively address supply chain challenges.

The ideal candidate will have an MS in Food Science with over 4 years in product development, possessing strong communication and analytical skills. Join us to be part of exciting F&V initiatives!

Qualifications

• More than 4 years of experience in product development, preferably in Beverages.
• Advanced knowledge of formulation development techniques, including design of experiments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development lab work including prototypes and stability testing.
• Collaborate with supply chain to meet processing challenges and ingredient quality.
• Ensure compliance with market quality monitoring and flavor development.

Skills

Formulation development

Analytical activities

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Food Science & Technology or related scientific field

Tools

Statistical applications

Experimental design tools

Job description

Overview

This role supports R&D beverage activities mainly F&V beverage business of the company in AMESA, activities includes

• Contribute to the product development and commercialization of AMESA F&V initiatives \\
• Lead formulation development work on Sustainability Journey addressing internal guardrails and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support on MQ and specifications work

Key words:

Lead analytical activities, Product development activities, Brand stewardship activities for AMESA regions more focus on India Innovation developments.

Product development , Brand stewardship, Productivity and Commercialization of beverage portfolio

Responsibilities

• Lead appropriate product development lab work, including timely development of bench-top prototypes, implementation and maintenance of stability testing, and support scale-ups for commercialization under JDs & New products under the beverage platform
• Co lead the back end supply chain to successfully meet processing challenges and ensuring sustainable and consistent ingredient quality
• Lead the flavour development program for R&D Beverages with appropriate learning’s in flavour tools and techniques to ensure quality , speed and cost of flavour work with Flavour partners
• Accountable for monitoring quality in market and supporting development to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with LS and Regulatory functions and accurately implement guardrails and targets in advance of project delivery . Display advanced level of understanding in these areas
• Employ experimental design and statistical processes to provide robust formulation support by conceptualizing and preparing laboratory/pilot beverages and concentrates and adequately iterating on product attributes basis analytical and sensory evaluation
• Rigorously implementing basic Project management tools in all areas of product development work. (TSG, accolade, FSS etc)
• Integrate Consumer test results with key product deliverables and provide technical guidance and bench development for targeted development initiatives
• Ensure accurate processes for preparation , sampling and codification for analytical and sensory evaluations and interpretation of results
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal , including documenting work/ programs accurately and timely into appropriate formats ( eg. laboratory notebooks)
• Utilization of interpersonal skills to work effectively within teams and cross-functions including International PD teams.

Qualifications

· MS in a Food Science & Technology or related scientific field with > 4 years experience

· A proven track record in product development preferably in Beverages.

Knowledge & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of formulation development techniques including design of experiments and statistical applications
• Leverage understanding of key business drivers, technical nuances in own area to get results.
• Develop agenda for projects activities and drive execution.
• Translate stratergies into plans that can be effectively executed.
• Knowledge about Juice drinks / Other fruits processing and agro challenges.
• Experience of working in FMCG sector essential with advanced knowledge of food science , process technology and understanding of nutrition and regulations
• Creative ability and ability to provide thought leadership on tactical aspects of projects
• Outstanding team working and excellent communication skills
• Ability to accurately analyze and communicate implications of experimental results