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McCormick & Company · 1 day ago

VP, Applied Research & Technology

Hunt Valley, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $440K/yr

20+ years exp

McCormick & Company is a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments, and is seeking a VP, Applied Research & Technology to join their corporate team. This role will lead the strategic direction of innovation and product quality, focusing on external connections and technology transfer to enhance research and development efforts globally.

Food Processing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the Applied Research and Technology groups that is inclusive of ingredient functionality expertise, scientific methodology development, analytical sciences, process and package technology

Identify and integrate advanced technologies to support the needs of Flavor Solutions and Consumer, while acting as a connector to shared technology between the two business segments in all regions

Advise and influence McCormick & Company senior leadership and relevant stakeholders to invest in cutting edge, innovative technology to advance the business and develop the technology roadmap aligned to the company’s LTP

Scout and form select partnerships while also leveraging existing JV’s to enhance technology advances in our core competencies

Interact regularly with academia and leaders at external food organizations such as FEMA (Flavor Extract Manufacturing Association), GMA (Grocery Manufacturing Association), IFT (Institute of Food Technologists) etc. to manage external research partnerships and identify opportunities to foster innovation

Assures all technical needs of Global McCormick businesses are met. Responsible for protecting and enhancing Intellectual (science and technology) Assets including Patent Strategy and serves as Chair to the Patent Committee. The role evaluates and assesses business potential of breakthrough technologies such as taste receptors, biotechnology and nanotechnology

Leads the R&D centers of excellence inclusive of ingredient solutions, process and package applications, sensory and analytical methodology development

Develops and coaches direct reports and delivers succession plans for 0-5 years. Mentors transformational & growth talent from various functions

Provides business guidance to critical partners in Supply Chain and Commercial teams, including the VP of Food Safety & Regulatory Affairs

Accountable for timely and proper technology transfer to PD labs around working closely with the functional Leaders within the regions

Accountable for making McCormick R&D the recognized leader in Sensory Packaging and Analytical in the global food industry through establishment of presence and influence in various professional and trade forums

Lead the value creation in partnership with Global Supply Chain on ingredient and process development

Drive culture of continuous, technical learning

Qualification

Food science expertiseAnalytical sciencesTechnical leadershipStrategic thinkingRelationship buildingInfluencing skillsOperational excellenceCross-functional connectivityCollaborationMentoring