Senior Product Development Scientist

Frisco, TX Job ID 146948 Job Category Research & Development Job Level Individual Contributor Position Type Full-Time

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Job Overview:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Product Development team’s purpose is to lead the innovation and productivity agendas to grow KDP brands, transform beyond its core, and improve the profitability of our products. At KDP, our inspiration is to bring meaningful impact and that starts with our company vision -- Drink Well, Do Good!

The Senior Scientist, Product Development (Productivity) is responsible for identifying, developing, and commercializing productivity initiatives that improve profitability, reduce complexity, enhance supply resilience, and accelerate speed to market across the KDP beverage portfolio. This role serves as a strategic technical leader, partnering across R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers to deliver sustainable enterprise value while maintaining product quality and consumer experience.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leads and develops the productivity strategy to meet the consumer need states across a variety of KDP brands and products
Conducts bench-top work, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials to verify and support formula accuracy and documentation across projects within the KDP portfolio
Leads initiatives that reduce product, ingredient, and formulation complexity across the portfolio while protecting consumer experience and brand equity
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify standardization opportunities that enable increased scale, simplified operations, and reduced supply chain complexity
Takes initiative to strategically develop new ideas to build the productivity product pipeline, rooted in consumer insights, market research, and technology scouting
Fully understands R&D functions and broadly understands the greater KDP organization
Leads the project management process across initiatives to successfully commercialize products to launch
Proactively partners and engages with various functions of R&D (Sensory, Ingredients, Nutrition, Regulatory, Flavor Technology, Packaging, Chemistry, Process Engineering)
Manages and leads complex initiatives with cross-functional peers consisting of across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales
Delivers updates on strategic initiatives within business to key stakeholders and senior leaders
Effectively communicates technical information to senior leadership
Proactively identifies and implements opportunities for improvement within function
Maintains accurate and detailed record of laboratory work
Work appropriately and safely in a laboratory environment
Use formulation software to document lab work and formulas
Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changing business needs and priorities
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
A successful candidate will exhibit a passion for problem solving, delivering value through product development

Total Rewards:

Salary Range: $76,400-$115,000
Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements:

Qualifications

B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Chemical Engineering. Master’s degree a plus.
7 years of experience in a related function within food/beverage (R&D, Quality), CPG, and/or commensurate advanced education
Leads the development of ideas and proactively develops Innovation pipeline
Highly independent, excels in team-based culture and proactively collaboration skills
Excellent written and presentation skills
Skilled in problem solving, with a growth-mindset
Ability to travel is required

Company Overview:

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law

A.I. Disclosure:

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