Overview This role is responsible for leading activities on identifying and developing novel flavour ingredient technologies and application of fundamental flavour science to unlock high priority flavour problems to solve globally. The successful applicant will plan, design and undertake investigations to evaluate novel technologies for flavour systems that delight consumers and accelerate progress towards our PEP+ goals. Responsibilities Provide thought leadership in scoping opportunities & challenges within defined field, including alignment of technical problems to solve with global relevance ,Scout for technical unlocks & insights within Flavour S&T, across global F&S sector teams and from vendors ,Lead the identification, assessment, and validation of new tools and methods to deliver actionable technical insights for the business,Routine screening of ingredient technologies across flavour families against key performance metrics ,Execute development plans through a combination of direct lab work and directing work of strategic partners (e.g. vendors) through effective briefs ,Prepare ingredients/product prototypes to illustrate technical possibilities and assist in determining development directions Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $69,900 - $117,000 Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Qualifications BSc in Food Science or related discipline Product and/or ingredient development experience in the food industry 2+ years of experience Experience in delivery of R&D within a global matrix organization, displaying drive for results, ability to lead and collaborate with colleagues, and influence decisions through effective stakeholder communication Ability to communicate ideas and approaches effectively to peers and senior colleagues EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement