Senior Scientist R&D - Enterprise Growth Initiatives (Kitchen 1869)

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, noosa, 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 community's where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Giving that Matters" 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.

General Summary:

Inventors, Brand Builders, and Food Lovers Wanted! We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior R&D Scientist to join our team. This role will focus on designing new food products in the soup, meals, snacks, and beverage categories. The ideal candidate will drive innovation around new enterprise growth initiatives, leveraging strong cross-functional influencing skills to create product designs that are deeply grounded in consumer needs. The right candidate will also have strong technical skills with experience in both internal and external manufacturing and end-to-end commercialization. We are looking for someone with a strong sense of entrepreneurship who has had experience building new brands from scratch and be able to demonstrate previous successful innovation launches.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Lead the development of new food products in the soup, meals, snacks, and beverage categories.
* Innovate around new enterprise growth initiatives, identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, manufacturing, and supply chain, to ensure seamless product development and launch.
* Utilize consumer insights to guide product design and ensure alignment with market needs and preferences.
* Manage end-to-end commercialization processes, from concept development to product launch.
* Oversee both internal and external manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and consistency.
* Demonstrate strong technical skills in food science and technology, applying them to solve complex product development challenges.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies.
* Document and present project progress, results, and recommendations to senior management.
* Ability to craft and present high-level project timelines for senior leadership and external partners.
* Fan of food and the culture surrounding it (including intersections, such as music, fashion, sports, etc.)

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• 8 years of experience in food product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or MBA preferred.
• Experience in the soup, meals, snacks, and beverage categories.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Deep technical grounding in thermally processed foods, including but not limited to retort, hot fill, aseptic, baking, and frying, with experience in both internal and external manufacturing processes.
• Expertise in end-to-end commercialization, from concept to market.
• Excellent cross-functional influencing and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate consumer insights into innovative product designs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency using GenAI tools and familiarity with emerging AI technologies.

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.