Senior Scientist Job at Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., Frisco, TX

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  • Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
  • Frisco, TX

Job Description

Job Description

At Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), innovation and impact drive everything we do. Guided by our vision — Drink Well, Do Good — our Product Development team leads the charge in delivering breakthrough innovations, driving productivity, and elevating the performance of our portfolio.

This Senior Scientist role within Research and Development will support the beverage product development agenda by executing our product modernization, brand integration, and compliance initiatives across our cold beverage portfolio. The Senior Scientist will work in a dynamic environment to develop and commercialize formulations in support of our strategic objectives.

Your work will directly contribute to our mission by refining and improving our portfolio of amazing consumer brands. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that continuously strives to redefine what’s possible in beverage development.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Leads and develops the product development product strategy to meet the consumer need states across the KDP Cold portfolio (CSD, Juice, Water, Tea, Energy, Sauce, Mixers, and other)
  • Conducts bench-top work, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials to verify and support formula accuracy and documentation across projects within the KDP portfolio
  • Leads complex test and research trials to gain insights into key product development challenges and opportunities, writing technical reports, and effectively communicates information within the organization
  • Conducts feasibility and impact analysis for formula change opportunities
  • Takes initiative to strategically develop new ideas to build the product pipeline, rooted in brand improvement, technology advancement, and regulatory landscape
  • Fully understands R&D functions and broadly understands the greater KDP organization
  • Proactively partners and engages with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Packaging, Chemistry, Process Engineering)
  • Manages and leads complex initiatives with cross-functional peers consisting of across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales
  • Delivers updates on strategic initiatives within business to key stakeholders and senior leaders
  • Effectively communicates technical information to senior leadership
  • Proactively identifies and implements opportunities for improvement within function
  • Maintains accurate and detailed record of laboratory work
  • Work appropriately and safely in a laboratory environment
  • Use formulation software to document lab work and formulas
  • Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing business needs and priorities
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion

Benefits:

Our people are the heart of our business, which is why we offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at Keurig Dr Pepper.

Requirements:

  • BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, MS/MBA is preferred
  • 7 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality), CPG, and/or commensurate advanced education
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and presentation skills
  • Works independent, excels in team-based culture and collaborates
  • Skilled in problem solving, with a growth mindset
  • Ability to travel is required

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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