Director, Functional Ingredients Platform Research - Atlanta

Job summary

The Director of Functional Ingredients Research will lead the ingredient research for functional benefits. This high-impact role will continue advancing our expertise in areas such as (but not limited to) protein science, digestive health and functional peptides, striving to unlock transformational opportunities for differentiation in functional beverages.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and lead the research strategy and pipeline (short-mid-long-term) for functional ingredients, with consumer centric approach from insights to communication, to deliver differentiated and transformational solutions for functional beverages.
• Work with appropriate internal and external experts to develop clinical studies and test protocols and experiments to substantiate claims and validate efficacy of functional ingredients and technology.
• Drive end-to-end collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Global Category Innovation, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Technical Consumer Research and external partners, to accelerate the innovation process and translate research into consumer-centric ingredient solutions.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Nutrition Science, Food Science, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of applied research experience, with a proven track record in the CPG or industry or ingredient company setting.
• Expertise in key focus areas such as protein science, digestive health & microbiome, functional/bioactive peptides.

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