Liquid Manager, Innovation R&D
The individual is expected to manage projects, initiatives and technical work streams with some guidance from more senior scientist or line manager. Leveraging commercial and consumer insight, the individual will act as the functional lead on cross functional project teams. They will be responsible for crafting, developing and validating beverages and new technologies for application in market.
Key Outputs:
Organizational Impact & Influence
Can effectively manage self and prioritize objectives to consistently achieve objectives and business results. Independently designs and executes experiments to accomplish research/ project objectives within budget. Applies knowledge of industry trends and internal/ external developments to improve individual and group performance. Develops strong relationships within and across functions. Identifies broader opportunities and understands and adheres to the appropriate legal and regulatory requirements of the region. Seeks out and demonstrates accountability for the use of beneficial new technologies and methods. Has sufficient understanding of marketing data to assess different technical solutions based on their suitability to the concept.
Decision Making / Problem Solving
Shows commitment in dealing with complex issues; successfully identifies, analyzes and solves problems with some guidance. Anticipates key technical issues and integrates data & knowledge to recommend timely, optimal business solutions. Raises issues with appropriate context and views obstacles as solvable challenges. Presents calculated risk mitigation plans to deliver exceptional results. Incorporates new thinking to deliver smart technical solutions.
Communication Skills & Independent Judgment
Cultivates a culture of openness and information sharing. Feeds timely information to keep sr. management well informed; caters message to audience with some guidance. Can interpret and simplify complex technical issues into key messages and recommendations. Understands when to manage technical/ business challenges independently and when to engage line manager. Demonstrates sound independent judgment, even in times of tight deadlines and budget constraints. Responds quickly and effectively to changes in project needs and priorities.
Functional Requirements
Deep knowledge in product development is required. The role requires the ability to leverage knowledge in other technical disciplines. The individual must demonstrate accountability for the end-to-end project execution.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Key Outputs:
Organizational Impact & Influence
Can effectively manage self and prioritize objectives to consistently achieve objectives and business results. Independently designs and executes experiments to accomplish research/ project objectives within budget. Applies knowledge of industry trends and internal/ external developments to improve individual and group performance. Develops strong relationships within and across functions. Identifies broader opportunities and understands and adheres to the appropriate legal and regulatory requirements of the region. Seeks out and demonstrates accountability for the use of beneficial new technologies and methods. Has sufficient understanding of marketing data to assess different technical solutions based on their suitability to the concept.
Decision Making / Problem Solving
Shows commitment in dealing with complex issues; successfully identifies, analyzes and solves problems with some guidance. Anticipates key technical issues and integrates data & knowledge to recommend timely, optimal business solutions. Raises issues with appropriate context and views obstacles as solvable challenges. Presents calculated risk mitigation plans to deliver exceptional results. Incorporates new thinking to deliver smart technical solutions.
Communication Skills & Independent Judgment
Cultivates a culture of openness and information sharing. Feeds timely information to keep sr. management well informed; caters message to audience with some guidance. Can interpret and simplify complex technical issues into key messages and recommendations. Understands when to manage technical/ business challenges independently and when to engage line manager. Demonstrates sound independent judgment, even in times of tight deadlines and budget constraints. Responds quickly and effectively to changes in project needs and priorities.
Functional Requirements
Deep knowledge in product development is required. The role requires the ability to leverage knowledge in other technical disciplines. The individual must demonstrate accountability for the end-to-end project execution.
- Consistently creates exceptional liquids across categories (Malt, Spirit) that meet internal standards for quality, and consumer testing hurdles
- Enjoys creative work on the bench top and brings creative culinary/ mixology flair to development
- Independently creates a smart development strategy. Aligns strategy with manager, Marketing & sensory/Consumer Research – can effectively create and manage experimental designs to deliver optimal solutions
- Leverages consumer insights in liquid development work: caters the scope to consumer opportunities
- Interprets consumer/sensory learning to deliver optimal liquid solutions within cost targets
- Formulates creatively and balances the commercialization requirements to ensure feasibility
- Seeks out new ingredients/ methods for better outputs
- Adheres to best practice and governance procedures, including the responsible drinking agenda and DMC
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Education & Experience - Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science, or related discipline required
- Additional certifications including Masters or PhD a plus
- Requires 4+ years of relevant project and/or research experience (food or beverage)
- Culinary, flavor chemistry or mixology experience a plus
- Spanish language or other language proficiency desirable
- Global mobility a plus
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