Senior Snack Scientist – Flavor & Savory R&D

Kerry & Co.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry & Co. in Taguig, Philippines, is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Snack) to drive development and application of snack seasoning and savory solutions using Kerry’s global technology portfolio to meet evolving market needs.

You will partner closely with commercial, technical, and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions and support business growth in the snacks and savory food categories across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Preferably a degree in Food Science / Food Technology or similar discipline.
• 7–10 years in the snacks sector in a product development role; flavor/taste experience preferred.
• Strong technical competence in snacks seasoning systems, development and application.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply snacks system solutions for Philippines and SEA markets.
• Support growth of snacks in the Philippines and Southeast Asia with key customers.
• Collaborate with commercial, technical, and cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
• Engage with flavorists, R&D, and sales to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Share Kerry’s global technology portfolio to advance snack knowledge in target markets.

Skills

Degree in Food Science / Food Tech

7-10 years snacks product development

Snacks seasoning systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology

Job description

Kerry & Co. in Taguig, Philippines, is seeking a Senior Research Scientist (Snack) to drive development and application of snack seasoning and savory solutions using Kerry’s global technology portfolio to meet evolving market needs.

You will partner closely with commercial, technical, and cross-functional teams to deliver customer-centric solutions and support business growth in the snacks and savory food categories across the Philippines and Southeast Asia.