Global Microbiology Strategy Lead - Principal Scientist

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Variable pay

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks a Principal Scientist Microbiology Global to define and deploy the microbiology strategy across global business units and regions. You will build capability, provide governance, and act as the internal microbiology expert within R&D, Supply, Corporate Affairs and Commercial at the global level.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, external networking, and driving risk assessments for PRIMP and new process technologies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology or Food Science with microbiology concentration.
• Minimum of 3 years practical microbiology experience in food/beverage industry.
• Experience defining and deploying microbiology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop the segment microbiology strategy and deploy it across global units and regions.
• Lead and manage the microbiology global practice group.
• Develop global microbiology capability by coaching experts.
• Co-develop and implement corporate microbiology standards.
• Provide global governance in segment microbiology strategy.
• Provide microbiology risk assessments supporting PRIMP for serious incidents.
• Enable innovation by robust risk assessments for new technologies.
• Collaborate with MSAC Food Safety Pod and external microbiology experts.

Skills

PhD Microbiology

Cross-functional collaboration

Global strategy

Governance

Education

PhD in Microbiology or Food Science

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates seeks a Principal Scientist Microbiology Global to define and deploy the microbiology strategy across global business units and regions. You will build capability, provide governance, and act as the internal microbiology expert within R&D, Supply, Corporate Affairs and Commercial at the global level.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, external networking, and driving risk assessments for PRIMP and new process technologies.