Technical Product Manager -Food & Beverage

Döhler GmbH; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with passion

Take ownership

Grow your career

Global collaboration

Team culture

Job summary

Döhler GmbH is seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive beverage development in a global setting. You will guide cross-functional teams, support customer briefs, and ensure technical feasibility aligns with market needs.

The role emphasizes project leadership, collaboration with Sales and global R&D, and a passion for natural beverage solutions. Strong communication and a scientific background are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field.
• 3–5 years’ hands-on beverage development/R&D experience.
• Strong project management and clear communication skills.
• Solid technical background tying beverage development to market needs.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development across LtO stages with Sales collaboration.
• Provide technical guidance during customer briefs and meetings.
• Prioritize and manage briefs; assess technical feasibility.
• Participate in tastings for product development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Units and global R&D teams to meet needs.
• Identify gaps in product range and update sub-ranges accordingly.
• Attend and run customer visits and workshops in focus projects.

Skills

Beverage development

Project management

Communication skills

Technical beverage background

Education

BSc in Food Science or related field

Job description

Technical Product Manager -Food & Beverage

• Full-time
• Job Function: Research & Development (R&D)
• Entry Level: Professionals

We are a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the global food, beverage and life science & nutrition industry. We are all about mastering sensory experience and nutritional performance.

We offer exceptional opportunities for passionate people who want to shape the future of nutrition in an entrepreneurial and impact-driven environment. Here, you have the freedom to take ownership and to thrive both professionally and personally. Be part of a highly committed team with a clear purpose: at Döhler, smart ideas have a way of becoming great products.

Together, we bring ideas to life.

We are seeking a skilled Food Scientist/Food Technologist with a strong beverage development background to drive customer-focused product development activities, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with market and customer needs.

Your Responsibilities:

• Drive the product development activities along the different Lead to Order (LtO) stages in close collaboration with Sales
• Act as a technical expert providing guidance and insight during customer briefs and meetings to ensure technical alignment to client needs
• Being "technical" is an integral part of the opportunity team for all customer projects (LtO), responsible for prioritizing incoming brief/projects and project manage/controlling as well as checking product requests for technical feasibility
• Participate in tastings for product development
• In this role, you will collaborate closely with Sales and Business Units, as well as local and global D&A/R&D teams, to ensure customer needs are met
• Identifying gaps in the product range and establishing and constantly updating the product sub-range in collaboration with Application and Business Unit’s to deliver suitable product solutions in line with the given requirements into the LtO / for our customers
• Attend, participate customer visits and workshops taking place and conduct them independently in focus projects.

Salary Range - $110k - 125k

The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits. An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Science or other science-related field
• 3-5 years’ hands on experience in beverage development/application or beverage R&D
• Strong project management, follow-through and communication skills
• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in beverage development, solid project management skills, the ability to balance technical and commercial considerations, and a passion for sustainable, natural food and beverage products.

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What WeOffer:

• Work withpassion:We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
• Take ownership:We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
• Grow yourway:With flexibledevelopmentopportunitiesacross departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover newstrengthsand actively shape your career path.
• Thrive in a global environment:Join an international team bringing together multiplecultures,languagesand perspectives to sparknew ideasand inspiration.Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.
• The team always wins:We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team playlead to shared success.

EqualOpportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

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