Overview PepsiCo is on the lookout for a Principal Scientist to join the team based in Little Island, Cork. We are the concentrate business in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products consumed everywhere in the world, spanning globally sourcing ingredients to manufacturing and distributing across the globe The purpose of this role is to assess and understand modelling approaches towards ingredients in beverage applications to help screen and assess potential effects. Evaluate ingredient interactions, their sensorial, functional, and microbiological effects leveraging data analysis and digital modelling. Responsibilities Close collaboration with data analytics and R&D teams on prioritised ingredients, their characteristics, mechanisms of actions, and the use of data for development of models / algorithms. Work with product development, science and technology, front end innovation teams on potential formulation / processing and consumer insights considerations for modelling. Collaborate and develop research agreements with external research institutes, supporting the build of strategic ecosystems. Prepare and validate models and algorithms to assess shelf stability of beverage systems. Develop effective working relationships within S&T teams and associated stakeholders with key external partners. Perform risk & capability analysis for complex modelling technologies. Clearly communicate project status, risks, usable outputs to maximize impact to all stakeholders on a regular basis. Develop, manage, and communicate project budgets, timelines, and resource needs Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience with bachelor’s, 3-4 years of experience with master’s and 2-3 years of experience with Ph.D. Passion and experience in food and beverage industry, digitization, and applications of AI technologies. Ability to review literature and determine new ways to approach opportunities and solutions. Effective organization, negotiation, coordination, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively over all media across multiple cultures. Ability to function effectively in fast-paced situations: leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers, independent decision maker, and initiative. Who we are: We are a Manufacturing Unit in PepsiCo, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are a global organization offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. PepsiCo, opportunity is for everyone. Recognised as a Great Place to Work in Ireland, PepsiCo fosters a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with acceptance and respect for all employees. ‘A space to be you’ is our initiative that creates a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. PepsiCo is a supportive work environment that provides a sense of community for employees. We work with our employees to ensure they have reasonable accommodations they need to be at their best. pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) is a core strategy of PepsiCo, placing sustainability at the centre of our business to have a positive impact on the planet and people. For the purposes of external advertising, we have called this role a Principal Scientist. However please note that the internal job title for the successful candidate will be R&D Assoc Principal Scientist For more information, scroll down to visit www.pepsico.com