Senior R&D Scientist: Product Innovation Lead

The Kraft Heinz Company; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

Wellbeing programs

401k

Job summary

The Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview is seeking a Sr. Scientist to lead away-from-home and KHI product development across complex projects. You will drive formulation, scale-up, and commercialization while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing lab-to-production trials, maintaining documentation, and delivering robust product solutions. Travel up to 30% may be required in support of manufacturing plants and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related field with 4+ years of relevant product development in CPG or related industry; or Master’s with 3+ years; or PhD with 2+ years.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, product formulation, processing systems, and laboratory test methods.
• Proven ability to lead product development and commercialization across multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional product development projects from formulation through scale-up and start-up.
• Translate business objectives into clear development plans and drive execution from concept to commercialization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and meet timelines.
• Lead product testing, qualification, and commercialization across lab, pilot plant, and production environments.
• Write specifications and maintain high-quality documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical judgment

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

The Kraft Heinz Company in Glenview is seeking a Sr. Scientist to lead away-from-home and KHI product development across complex projects. You will drive formulation, scale-up, and commercialization while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities include directing lab-to-production trials, maintaining documentation, and delivering robust product solutions. Travel up to 30% may be required in support of manufacturing plants and suppliers.