Technical Product Development Specialist Job Details | Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop products in a timely manner, using innovative ingredients / processes with ideas generated from consumer and technical insights.
• Manage bench and pilot plant trials through factory scale-up. Products to comply with 60/40+ and other corporate guidelines as well as agreed upon timelines.
• Calculate carbon impact of the project for I2L (Ideal to Launch) sustainability deliverables.
• Work in project teams within R&D, Application Groups, Markets, Factories (Nestlé & Co-man) and Business Units.
• Participate in training for Application Groups, including presenting in Product Development workshops.
• Document all product development activities in accordance with Nestlé Idea to Launch (I2L) process, including the use of NesTMS (Trial Management System).
• Communicate findings effectively with stakeholders and partners.
• Ensure intellectual asset management practices are applied (Freedom to Operate, Prior Art, Protection Strategy, etc.).
• Comply with all Nestlé Integrated Management Systems and all other company policies and procedures.
• Continue to expand and share knowledge in scientific field and business aspects of the beverage industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Food Technology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in food & beverage industry.
• Previous professional experience across food / beverage formulation & processing.
• Solid knowledge in scientific/technology field.
• Competent in all areas of the trial management process.
• Strong understanding of project management in R&D and basic project management skills.
• Basic understanding of Consumer Insight and Research Methodologies, Finance, and Marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Food Technology or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in food & beverage industry.