R&D Sensory and Consumer Associate Principal Scientist

Overview Around the world, were working hard to give people the tastes they desire and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. New markets mean new ways of doing business, and new ways of addressing health concerns, cultural differences and environmental challenges. Every day is an adventure, and an opportunity for personal and professional growth. This Sensory and Consumer Product Insights Associate Principal Scientist will: Responsibilities Work within team of Sensory Scientists and Coordinators to lead Sensory and Consumer Product Insights research for R&D teams to drive product, package and process design decisions. Develop and execute compelling research plans to enable clear product / process design decisions for product development, while working closely with cross functional partners to clarify proposition questions and to create joint learning plans as needed Ensure accurate documentation of test goals and objectives, test design, and testing procedures Summarize results, interpret, make recommendations and present results cross functionally. Deliver recommendations based on the data to impact business decisions and influence the business agenda. Collaborate across SCPI and lead new capability building programs which maximize productivity, increase agility, and drive new insights while sharing learnings and implications across the broader organization Be a leading voice in Global SCPI community proving coaching and mentoring of more junior team members. Actively horizon scan emerging methods and innovations to ensure SCPI continues to be Faster, Stronger, Better. Progress SCPI Digitization agenda through identification and implementation of transformational tools. Co-pilot new digital approaches and support Sector SCPI to embed these approaches Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $81,000- $135,600 based on a full-time schedule Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting actual starting salary Bonus based on performance and eligibility; target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out Annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Qualifications Minimum of MS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Consumer Psychology, Market Research or related technical discipline. Minimum of 5 years experience in guiding consumer and sensory research in a major consumer packaged goods company. Deep knowledge of qualitative and quantitative consumer techniques, sensory testing methods, and appropriate data analysis procedures. Strong analytical skills- ability to interpret complex data and distill into useful and actionable information. Strong IT/digitization skills, able to learn new systems quickly and to apply them in a fast-moving business environment. Cultural sensitivity/flexibility in responding to different cultures. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and functions of the organization. Self-starter, self-motivating- very high drive for results and able to deal with uncertainty and complexity. Note : COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement","location_name":"NY-Valhalla-100E-Office-NY210","street_address":"100 E Stevens Ave","city":"Valhalla","state":"New York

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Around the world, we're working hard to give people the tastes they crave and the nutrition they need. We dream globally and act locally, constantly innovating to sustain our planet, our people, our communities and our business practices. New markets mean new ways of doing business, and new ways of addressing health concerns, cultural differences and environmental challenges. Every day is an adventure, and an opportunity for personal and professional growth.