Design and implement laboratory experiments, pilot trials, and manufacturing validations• Create formulations using new and existing ingredients and sometimes premixes of complex interactions requiring no guidance; ensure product complies to food safety, quality labeling, and regulatory requirements• Lead prototype development and iterative optimization based on sensory evaluation, analytical testing and consumer feedback• Partner with procurement and supply chain to identify and qualify new ingredients and suppliers• Lead technical relationships with third party contract manufacturers providing formulation guidance, troubleshooting and process optimization• Prepare detailed technical documentation including formulations, product specifications, manufacturing instructions, stability protocols and could help CM with commercialization reports• Plan and lead pilot plant, scale up and finally commercialization activities ensuring successful and on-time product launch for NAM and Mexico markets• Mentor junior scientists and provide technical leadership across cross-functional project teams • Lead IP and confidentiality, internally and when working with CMs• Develops and maintains a network of vendors, consultants, and educators in order to demonstrate emerging and enabling technologies and drives new technology advancement.• Skills/Certifications o Significant hands-on experience developing exceptional tasting nutritional and functional protein barso Ability to run a new product development project or reformulation and complete with limited to no supervisiono Demonstrates success commercialization products through third party contract o Strong understanding of ingredients functionality including proteins, fibers, fats, hydrocolloids, sweeteners, fats, vitamins and mineralso Experience with pilot plant operations, process, scale-up and commercial manufacturing of nutritional barso Knowledge of food process technologies including mixing, extrusion, slab forming, depositing, cutting, coating and packagingo Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, food safety principles and regulatory requirementso Excellent problem-solving skills, experimental design, statistical analysis, and technical trouble shooting skillso Ability to effectively communicate and lead in a cross-functional environment especially with Marketing and Operations team members.o