Principal Flavor Scientist

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

Are you ready to lead the future of food innovation? As a Principal Flavor Scientist at Campbell Soup Company, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our snacks product portfolio by leading the development and commercialization of innovative flavor solutions. This role requires a Flavorist with over 10 years of experience who will serve as the voice of R&D in key meetings, build and maintain vendor relationships, and provide expert guidance to our flavor design team.

As a leader in the seasoning and flavor space within R&D, your insights will be instrumental in shaping discussions around innovation opportunities and addressing challenges in Campbell's existing products. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the food industry!

What you will do...

In this role, you will lead the development and commercialization of innovative flavor solutions for snacks under tight timelines, ensuring compliance with market and regulatory standards. A deep understanding of Campbell's ingredient commercialization process is essential for success. You will regularly interface with flavor vendors and the procurement team to maximize flavor quality, accelerate commercialization, and deliver business value. As a Principal Flavor Scientist, you will mentor members of the Flavor Design team to enhance their skills and prepare them for future roles. Additionally, you will collaborate with IT to explore and implement technologies that improve Campbell's approach to flavor development. Cross-functional collaboration with Product Developers, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams will also be key to optimizing flavor delivery systems. Finally, you will help establish a Flavor Bank system that consolidates trending flavor ideas for our brands with the insights and data needed to validate their inclusion.

• Vendor & Procurement Relations:Serve as the primary R&D partner in meetings with seasoning and flavor vendors, as well as Campbell's procurement team.
• Expert Guidance & Mentorship:Provide expert advice and mentorship to flavor design scientists on flavor creation and development.
• Flavor Creation:Develop and execute programs to create proprietary seasonings and flavors for the snacks business.
• Technology Integration:Collaborate with the IT team to identify and implement AI and other advanced technologies to enhance seasoning and flavor performance.
• Flavor Bank System:Establish a system to efficiently capture and manage new flavor ideas and key insights.
• Ingredient & Process Optimization:Partner with R&D Process Innovation and Supply Chain teams to optimize flavor delivery systems in our manufacturing plants.

Who you will work with...

You will work with the Snacks Flavors team, Product Development, procurement, and vendors.

What you bring to the table (must have) ...

• 10 years of experience in flavor creation and development
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field

It would be great to have...

• Certified Flavorist
• Proven track record of successful flavor development and commercialization in the food industry
• Strong technical leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Passion for food science and innovation

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.