Senior Material Development Scientist - Mars Pet (Relocation Available)

Job Description:
Scientist - Mars Pet (multiple roles)
(Relocation in the US available)
The Senior Material Development Scientist is responsible for working cross functionally with Commercial Buyers, Suppliers, Product Development and Supply to identify new ingredient opportunities for the business that are critical to delivering a specified product design.
This role is responsible for driving these ingredients through the qualification and approval process ensuring that they are properly assessed regarding any risks to animal well-being or product quality. They will also develop ingredient Specifications which includes identifying the key ingredient attributes to be included on that Specification.
We currently have a multiple roles open and looking for experiences in Meat, Vitamins/Minerals and general.
What are we looking for?

• Degree in Animal Nutrition, Food Science, Food Technology or equivalent experience. (Advance degree preferred, particularly with a sustainability focus)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in research and development
• Experience in food innovation and functionality of raw materials
• Track record in leadership & delivery of complex technical projects/programs
• Experience in leading Sustainability/Carbon Footprint based projects is preferred
• Extensive experience in a technical function in FMCG (or similar business) R&D product, formulation, and process development, preferably within Innovation
• Actively builds collaborative and effective relationships with partners across the business
• Experience in people leadership including coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of individuals and teams.
• Ability to effectively collaborate, influence, steer and lead senior managers and peers in R&D, Supply, Marketing and Commercial

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Collaborating with industry suppliers and commercial buyers to identify ingredients that can meet the needs for product design
• Identification of new ingredient opportunities to deliver cost savings to the business while maintaining or improving product quality
• Assessing new ingredients for known hazards and ensuring there are controls implemented to minimize the risk of those hazards
• Utilize understanding and knowledge linked to the raw material ingredient portfolio across all relevant applications and be key technical point of contact within business
• Leverage their knowledge of ingredients to help set strategy and identify ways to enhance key product attributes and potential savings
• Responsible for assessing and managing current ingredients in our portfolio to ensure production of high quality, nutritious products
• Ensure new ingredient opportunities are aligned with relevant stakeholders within the R&D function
• Support in alignment and management of stakeholders external to R&D
• Influences and/or develops technical strategies and best practices
• Responsible for drafting ingredient Specifications

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

#LI-BM1
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.