Liquid R&D Scientist EMEA

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

The Liquid R&D Scientist will lead Product Development and other related research and development (R&D) initiatives for Campari Group’s EMEA Region. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the product development process and will be responsible for Management of projects and systems.

The candidate will also manage pilot plant equipment and activities, working on new project developments from ideation phase, through the development steps up to the final production.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

New Product Development & Renovations

• Lead new product development projects by developing new formulations and/or new processes.
• Lead ingredient qualifications.
• Lead renovation projects that may explore alternate formulations, ingredients, suppliers and/or processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement related to products and processes and support the technical feasibility.
• Support plants and/or comanufacturers on product and process optimization.
• Batch and process formulas of semi-finished and finished prototypes or products needed for marketing and/or additional testing.
• Request and organize necessary technical documentation from suppliers.
• Ensure compliance of formulations with all relevant market requirements.
• Ensure formulations meet budget requirements.
• Execute accelerated stability testing plans and analyze results to predict shelf life and/or stability of products.
• Manage across multiple systems documentation control of all necessary ingredients, technical information, process directions, and formulations.
• Define and populate product specifications within a global centralized system.
• Build and manage liquid bills of material within a global centralized system.
• Oversee first production of products to ensure successful industrialization.
• Train plant personnel as well as marketing and commercial teams on new products.
• Design and execute scientific/R&D experiments, analyze results, and summarize conclusions and next steps.
• Provide support to Legal, Operations and Commercial teams on technical inquiries related to products.
• Support in technical assessments and/or audits of current and potential suppliers and/or co-manufacturers, when necessary.

Pilot Plant

• Manage a small production line driving people, maintenance, SAP, services, and all related activities (HACCP, pest control, Safety, etc).
• Ensure proper maintenance of pilot plant and equipment.
• Oversee pilot scale operations from blending, filtration, carbonation, to bottling.
• Work with stakeholders to facilitate projects to be produced in the pilot plant.
• Support in the pilot plant budget proposals and management.

Innovation Pipeline and Exploratory Research

• Partner with marketing and project management teams to generate and execute innovation projects and initiatives.
• Support and/or lead exploratory R&D to build and sustain innovation.
• Support marketing in ideation sessions and workshops.
• Keep up to date with technological innovations and develop new innovations and/or improvements that unlock new opportunities for Campari Group.

Experience Required
3-5 years of product development experience is required.

Education / Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other science subject.

Must-Have Skills

• Strong chemistry and mathematical skills
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Excellent communication skills and team work ability
• Sensory experience of foods and/or beverages
• Keen understanding of good manufacturing and laboratory practices
• Knowledgeable of regulatory compliance
• Data analysis experience
• Proficiency in Italian and English

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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