Senior Manager, Process Technology- R&D

The Process Technology Manager will be responsible for supporting new process and product development, technology evaluations for potential external partnerships and acquisitions as well as commercialization and manufacturing support. The individual will be responsible for all aspects of managing a group of engineers including technical direction, team development and coaching, business strategy development and growth of the group. Core Responsibilities: Lead the Plant-based Proteins Team within the Process Technology group to support the development and commercialization of innovative ingredients for the food & beverage industry Lead all activities related to execution of projects supporting the Ingredion Growth Platforms Develop and execute the strategic plan for the team to meet business needs Perform financial evaluation and quantify probability of success of early-stage technologies to ensure projects generate value for the organization Develop and support innovation function practices that enhance group efficiency Lead the team to deliver on project milestones and advise teams on technical elements related to process scale-up Provide financial and strategic justification for capital investments for new technology commercialization Develop and deliver on annual technical goals for the team based on the needs of the business Identify new process technologies and third-party research partners that may be relevant for Ingredion Anticipate competitive business threats based on published literature on active research programs (e.g. patent filings) Support development of Ingredion’s long-term strategic research agenda Support the generation and protection of Ingredion’s intellectual property Manage and coach the team in excellence in safety behavior, goal setting, development plans, performance appraisals, training, and engagement with business deliverables Develop strong relationships with global and regional R&D, Go-To-Market (GTM), and Manufacturing networks within Ingredion Effectively interact with R&D, GTM and Manufacturing leadership teams through written and oral communications to drive the growth and effectiveness of the group Drive the team to collaborate with colleagues to make significant contribution to deliver goals and execute project plans Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor/Master of Science with 15 years relevant experience or PhD with 10 years relevant experience in Chemical, Biochemical or Food Engineering. Expertise in plant-based proteins product and process development (extraction, purification, thermal treatment, etc.), including scale-up, operation, downstream purification technologies Experience in the management of research professionals (engineers, chemists, etc.) Expertise in the food processing, pharmaceutical, or nutraceutical industry with emphasis on scale-up from pilot to manufacturing Knowledge of basic statistics, measurement system assessment and six-sigma principles Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills. Must be able to convey information in a clear, focused and concise manner. Demonstrated ability to work with leadership of business units, R&D, Technical Service, Manufacturing, and Regulatory groups to drive delivery on projects. Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. #LI-JG1 We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Region