Senior Product Development Scientist - Coffee & Beverages

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Sr. Product Development Scientist to lead development and commercialization of coffee and powdered beverages within a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will collaborate across teams, partner with suppliers, and translate consumer insights into market-ready products for both in-home and away-from-home occasions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in ingredient functionality, hands-on problem-solving, and leadership to drive impactful product launches.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in food/beverage R&D, Quality, CPG or related fields.
• Experience with Coffee and Powder Beverages a plus.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead bench-top experiments and formulate products for KDP brands for in-home and away-from-home.
• Interpret test results, write technical reports, and communicate findings across the organization.
• Verify formula accuracy and oversee pilot trials and scale-up.
• Lead commercialization from idea to launch in collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Partner with R&D functions and Marketing to translate consumer insights into product concepts.
• Manage multiple projects and present updates to stakeholders and cross-functional peers.
• Mentor junior team members and support team development.

Skills

Collaborative

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

B.S. in Food Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Formulation software

Job description

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking a Sr. Product Development Scientist to lead development and commercialization of coffee and powdered beverages within a fast-paced R&D environment.

You will collaborate across teams, partner with suppliers, and translate consumer insights into market-ready products for both in-home and away-from-home occasions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in ingredient functionality, hands-on problem-solving, and leadership to drive impactful product launches.