SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST

As a Product Development Scientist - Seasoning at McCormick, you will lead and direct the activities of the Flavous Solutions and Consumer Research and Development team. Your responsibilities will include concept and recipe development, trial and factory validation, and commercial production. You will work effectively with a cross-functional network to ensure New Product Development (NPD) is executed with excellence. Additionally, you will ensure resources are appropriately deployed against development projects in alignment with the R&D Director for India and SEA to support the strategic plan for growth and profit improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and direct the activities of the Flavous Solutions and Consumer Research and Development team - Work effectively with cross-functional network to ensure NPD is executed with excellence - Ensure resources are appropriately deployed against development projects to support growth and profit improvement - Understand principles of designing for food safety and quality - Establish product quality specifications in collaboration with the quality department - Plan and conduct shelf-life testing and communicate requirements clearly - Deliver PD briefs as per customer requirements with an understanding of formulation implications on production process and product quality - Independently establish a hypothesis and set up an experiment to solve straightforward problems - Search for and use relevant information to define the next research step - Understand and execute R&D related software and systems Qualifications: - B-Tech in Food Technology - 5-8 years of Product Development experience - Experience in leading product development and technical teams - Experience in Wet/Dry Seasoning development - Demonstrated experience in Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Techniques At McCormick, you will be part of a global leader in flavor with a legacy based on the Power of People principle. You will work in a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion, and collaboration based on the highest ethical values. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.,