About this role
Senior Scientist Innovation - Food service
Job Description: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Accountabilities • To drive and proactively engage with the Innovation teams, Commercial teams, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices • To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application, and formulation innovation • To enable innovations team to manage scale up through pilot to commercial volumes • To support the introduction of innovations in the market • Own, improve, and follow the Innovation Process • Take fully responsibility of the activities of the Innovations team (London and Walden) including regulatory/ compliance requirements. Working closely with the other Heads of Innovations within ADM. The person • A food related degree qualification preferably in Food Science or Science related min 10 years’ experience. Highly experienced individual with exceptional level of understanding in relation to beverage, functional systems and bakery categories including the areas of concept development through to launch • Previous experience in food product development and formulations. Having experience of dealing both with the retailer and QSR sectors • A track record in product concept, process and bringing product to market • To lead a team and motivate by example, ensuring each member of the team has continual professional development • Ability to communicate at all levels, working with the others within the snr innovations team reporting to the Group Innovations Director · As a “Foodie” with a keen interest in food trends, oversee the team working on Customer Briefs to develop concept ideas within the company and customer guidelines.
· This person will be product lead with several strategic customers.
· Work with the Procurement and Technical teams to identify and source new raw materials
· Ensure all member of the team follow Innovation Lab H&S procedures, use the equipment in an appropriate manner etc.
· Ensure all customer presentations etc are overseen to ensure consistent professional approach, for example - customer paperwork, ensuring recipe/ formulation management is accurate and within given cost parameters.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• 10+ years food development and manufacturing experience • Knowledge of Food hygiene, • GMP, • Allergen Management, • Legal requirements, • HACCP etc
: About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.