Senior Scientist, R&D Snacks - Bakery

Campbell Soup Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

On-site fitness center

On-site day care (Bright Horizons)

Company store

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Camden, NJ is seeking a seasoned Food Product Development Leader to drive end-to-end bakery and bread category initiatives, from concept through commercialization. You will lead cross-functional teams, design robust formulations, evaluate ingredient functionality, and partner with contractors to ensure cost savings, supply continuity, and quality.

This role requires 6+ years in food product development, a relevant degree, and strong project management; travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of food product development experience in bread/bakery or adjacent baked goods categories.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through commercialization.
• Manage cost savings, quality, and supply continuity across cross-functional teams.
• Design and optimize formulations for bread, buns, rolls, and related bakery products.
• Lead bench development, pilot plant trials, and scale-up activities.
• Support technology transfer and manufacturing readiness across the network.

Skills

Product development

Bread/bakery knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Bakery Science/Cood Eng or related

Job description

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

What you will do...

• Product Development Leadership Independently lead multiple product development projects from concept through commercialization.


• Lead technical workstreams for cost savings and business continuity, balancing product quality, consumer acceptance, manufacturability, supply resilience, and financial impact.


• Create and execute experimental plans to develop products that meet consumer, business, and operational requirements.


• Troubleshoot formulation and processing challenges using sound scientific principles and data-driven decision making.


• Develop technical recommendations supported by analytical, sensory, and manufacturing data.

Bakery Science & Technical Execution

• Apply expertise in bakery ingredient functionality including flours, sweeteners, enzymes, fats, emulsifiers, fibers, proteins, hydrocolloids, and leavening systems.


• Design and optimize formulations for bread, buns, rolls, sandwich carriers, and adjacent bakery platforms, with working knowledge of cookies, crackers, baked snacks, and pretzels as needed.


• Lead bench development, pilot plant trials, plant trials, and scale-up activities.


• Evaluate ingredient and process changes for quality, performance, cost savings, continuity of supply, and manufacturability.

Commercialization

• Manage end-to-end commercialization activities including technical readiness, risk assessments, validation plans, launch support, cost savings implementation, and business continuity execution.


• Develop and execute risk mitigation and contingency plans.


• Support technology transfer, manufacturing readiness, and continuity planning activities across Campbell's manufacturing network and co-manufacturers.


• Ensure successful implementation of products through launch and post-launch stabilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical deliverables with business objectives.


• Effectively communicate project risks, recommendations, and technical results to stakeholders and leadership.


• Collaborate with suppliers and external partners to evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and capabilities.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, process performance, cost structure, supply resilience, and consumer experience.


• Apply emerging technologies and scientific insights to improve development efficiency and product performance.


• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing and capability building across the organization.

Who you will work with...

• You will work with R&D and cross-functional commercialization partners.

What you bring to the table (must haves)...

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.


• 6+ years of food product development experience, with some experience in bread, buns, rolls, bakery, or adjacent baked goods categories.

It would be great if you have (nice to haves)...

• Demonstrated success leading product development projects from concept through commercialization.


• Strong knowledge of bread, buns, and rolls ingredient functionality, formulation design, dough systems, fermentation/proofing, baking processes, and food processing principles.


• Experience conducting bench-top development, pilot plant work, and manufacturing trials.


• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.


• Master’s degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, or related field.


• Experience with bread, buns, rolls, sandwich carriers, or other yeast-raised and chemically leavened bakery products.


• Experience working with contract manufacturers, external suppliers, alternate ingredient qualifications, and business continuity projects.


• Knowledge of sensory science, consumer research methods, and statistical analysis.


• Experience with formulation management systems, specification systems, and commercialization processes.


• Understanding of food safety, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $116,200-$159,800 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

We’re proud to be a purpose‑driven company, connecting people through food they love.