R&D Scientist

Overview

Job Purpose This role will lead the technical development and implementation of medium- to high-complexity R&D projects that enhance productivity and sustainability for the Non-PC Platform. It will drive the end-to-end product development of extruded, baked, and pellet products—ranging from maintaining existing specifications to launching new concepts, limited-time offerings, and product refreshes—while building consumer propositions that support sustainable business growth.

The role will actively collaborate with global R&D platforms and cross-functional partners to identify productivity opportunities and leverage consumer testing, sensory evaluation, and analytical tools to deliver superior products. It will also contribute to marketing research initiatives to strengthen product intelligence and consumer insights.

In addition, the position will lead product development initiatives through effective experimental design, data interpretation, and sound technical recommendations. Close partnership with Egypt Foods BU GP & SC will ensure alignment and support for the technical aspects of the productivity agenda.

Responsibilities

1. Leverage expertise inside and outside of the organisation to deliver product and process development and innovation.2. Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.3. Engage with Egypt Foods BU GP & SC to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas of extrusion, pellet & baked snacks.4. Develop product against consumer and business KPIs by leveraging available resources including R&D Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants, supplier’s technical assets. 5. Coordinate samples requirements with manufacturing plants, global R&D function etc. for NPD, internal screening, bench taste, sensory test, consumer test, shelf life stability, sales samples, scale-up trials, and other needs. 6. Develop & review FC, business P&L and finalize product and ingredient specifications with PQP guardrails.7. Develop an understanding and demonstrate the application of consumer product testing; sensory and analytical etc. to deliver superior products to the market and establish product intelligence. Actively participate in marketing research programs including focus groups and other consumer research formats.8. Lead Accolade and Technical Stage Gate and related work for his / her project and ensure timely completion of all TSG stages and its deliverables. 9. Develop project briefs / Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).10. Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development. 11. Represent R&D on multi-functional business teams and Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills.12. Develop project briefs / Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).13. Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development. 14. To plan, organise and run raw material qualification programmes. 15. Drive global knowledge growth and thought leadership in emerging process technologies and imbed cross functionally. 16. Drive CAST implementation through leadership of training programmes.17. Work closely with Regulatory to ensure legal compliance and compliance to WwP

Qualifications

Education : Graduation degree in Food Science / Engineering (Chemical / industrial) / Food & Nutrition / Pharma 1. Scope and years of experience : Must have FMCG experience of 3-5 Years.Skills Needed :

• Food Science or Engineering related discipline.
• Good understanding / appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
• Good presentation skills (written & verbal).
• Strong analytical skills – ability to interpret complex data and distill into useful and actionable information.
• Ability to explain complex technical issues / solutions to a non-technical audience.
• Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products, processes or methods and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.
• Cultural sensitivity / flexibility in responding to diverse teams and environments.
• Self-starter and motivator.