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This role partners closely with North America and Mexico marketing, global strategic sourcing, quality, regulatory, operations, supply chain, and external contract manufacturing partners to develop products that meet consumer expectations, business objectives, quality standards and manufacturing requirements.\nThe ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise of bar formulation, ingredient functionality, process development, pilot, scale up and commercialization with a consistent track record of successfully launching products through third-party manufacturing networks.The position accountabilities include identifying, documenting and validating the appropriate ingredients, formulations and unit processes that meet product standards and requirements, including product costs, quality, safety and uniformity. The Sr Research Scientist is a key position in R&D and must inspire, energize and mentor junior staff with advanced technical knowledge, personal leadership, influence, thorough planning and aim for timely and appropriate results.\nHOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:\nLead end-to-end product development for nutrition, snack, protein, functional and wellness bars from concept to commercialization\nDevelop innovative formulations that meet nutritional, sensory, cost, quality and regulatory requirements\nEvaluate ingredient functionality, interactions, Millard reaction and processing impacts to optimize product performance and shelf stability.\nDesign and implement laboratory experiments, pilot trials, and manufacturing validations\nCreate formulations using new and existing ingredients and sometimes premixes of complex interactions requiring no guidance; ensure product complies to food safety, quality labeling, and regulatory requirements\nLead prototype development and iterative optimization based on sensory evaluation, analytical testing and consumer feedback\nPartner with procurement and supply chain to identify and qualify new ingredients and suppliers\nLead technical relationships with third party contract manufacturers providing formulation guidance, troubleshooting and process optimization\nPrepare detailed technical documentation including formulations, product specifications, manufacturing instructions, stability protocols and could help CM with commercialization reports\nPlan and lead pilot plant, scale up and finally commercialization activities ensuring successful and on-time product launch for NAM and Mexico markets\nMentor junior scientists and provide technical leadership across cross-functional project teams\nLead IP and confidentiality, internally and when working with CMs\nDevelops and maintains a network of vendors, consultants, and educators in order to demonstrate emerging and enabling technologies and drives new technology advancement.\nStrong communication, decision making and problem-solving skills\nLeverages statistical tools in implementing formula and process changes\nEffectively lead multiple development projects while meeting high-reaching timelines and business objectives\nTEAM DYNAMICS: Our product development team is collaborative, fast paced and cross-functional group focused on bringing innovative, high-quality food and nutrition products from concept through commercialization. The team values scientific rigor, innovation, accountability, open communication and a hands-on approach to solving complex formulation issues. Success requires the ability to work independently while actively collaborating with diverse teams and influencing decisions across the product development life cycle.\nLEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nTechnical leadership, ownership & Accountability, critical thinking, influence over authority, collaboration, decision making skills, problem solving attitude, clear communication, innovative mind, adaptability, mentorship, Executive presence\nNo supervisory Responsibilities\nQualifications\nQUALIFICATIONS FOR SUCCESS:\nEducation\nRequires a four-degree college or university degree or its equivalent in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Nutrition Science or related field.\nExperience\n8+ years of product development experience solving technical problems with high protein, low sugar, functional or fortified nutrition bars.\nComprehensive knowledge and practical experience in product/process development with functional and nutritional bar formulas.\nDrive company's initiatives for speed to market type projects collaborating with cross-functional teams\nBusiness process orientation including adherence to New Product Process, testing protocols and appropriate Product Lifecycle Management (Oracle PLM) and laboratory notebook documentation\nExperience in working in a GMP environment and leading external partners\nExperience in functional areas that interact with R&D such as QA, QC, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Project Management.\nSkills/Certifications o Significant hands-on experience developing exceptional tasting nutritional and functional protein barso Ability to run a new product development project or reformulation and complete with limited to no supervisiono Demonstrates success commercialization products through third party contract o Strong understanding of ingredients functionality including proteins, fibers, fats, hydrocolloids, sweeteners, fats, vitamins and mineralso Experience with pilot plant operations, process, scale-up and commercial manufacturing of nutritional barso Knowledge of food process technologies including mixing, extrusion, slab forming, depositing, cutting, coating and packagingo Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, food safety principles and regulatory requirementso Excellent problem-solving skills, experimental design, statistical analysis, and technical trouble shooting skillso Ability to effectively communicate and lead in a cross-functional environment especially with Marketing and Operations team members.o Ability to convey technical issues and productively with non-technical staffo Excellent written and verbal communication skillso Good technical and problem-solving skills; sound judgment and decision-making skills o Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with multiple partners o Knowledge of Oracle Life Cycle management system used for product development o A standout colleague able to interact effectively at all levels of organization with sensitivity to diversityo Competent use of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPointo Has demonstrated experience coaching, training and motivating product development scientistso Has achieved positive results adding recognized and quantitative values\n#LI-Hybrid\n#LI-DP1\nUS Benefits Statement\nHerbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. 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