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PepsiCo · 3 days ago

R&D Life Sciences Sr Director

Purchase, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director

$146K/yr - $290K/yr

15+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead a team of experts in nutrition, sports science, and epidemiology.

Partner with cross-functional teams to develop science & technology roadmaps.

Advance a research program resulting in intellectual property.

Build scientific substantiation for product positioning and claims.

Develop the career of life science experts.

Provide thought leadership and operational guidance for strategic evolution.

Engage with external stakeholders on scientific topics.

Manage people, projects, and processes for innovation growth.

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lead a teamStrategic alignmentCommercially relevant researchNetwork of expertsPublication recordIP recordProject managementScientific technical expertiseNutrition educationBusiness decisionsProblem-solvingHard-working interpersonalCommunicationFlexibilityLeadership presence

Required

PhD degree in related Life science (nutrition, kinesiology, biochemistry etc.) with 15+ years’ experience in Life science research in a commercial environment

Ability to lead a team and coordinate their research program strategically aligned to the food and beverage category priorities

Demonstrated ability in commercially relevant research and translation to business imperatives

Significant network of experts in various fields related to nutrition, physiology and health and demonstrated examples of external presence and influence

Strong publication and IP record

Strong leadership presence and ability to work and communicate effectively in cross functional teams, while aggressively working together to meet timelines

Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Excellent interpersonal, and communication skills

Flexibility and ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds, personalities, work styles with in various levels of the organization

Use scientific technical expertise for identification and evaluation of trends/ innovations in nutrition science and novel ingredients

Champion nutrition education and training for internal audiences

Enable sound business decisions and generate positive business results

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life)

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Car Program

Company

PepsiCo

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PepsiCo is a food and beverage company that makes enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Founded in 1898

Purchase, New York, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.pepsico.com

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