This company is a market leader in FMCG, committed to crafting nutritious and delicious products that consumers love. Proudly rooted in Australia with the support of a global network, this company combines innovation, quality, and purpose to redefine the food experience. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strong focus on product development, they continues to push boundaries in the food industry.
About the Role
As a Senior Food Scientist, you will lead the development of new and innovative products while supporting continuous improvement of existing lines. You’ll be responsible for managing multiple end-to-end product development projects - from concept through to commercialization - working closely with cross-functional teams including Quality, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain.
You will play a key role in shaping the future offerings by applying your strong technical expertise and creative thinking to deliver products that align with brand values, nutritional standards, and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will lead new product development and innovation projects across their full product portfolio, developing and reformulating products that align with consumer trends, cost targets, and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to bring commercially viable products to market, while also conducting trials, evaluating performance, and overseeing scale-up in the production environment. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior scientists, supporting the growth and development of the broader R&D team.
Skills & Experience
- Must be immediately available.
- Degree or higher qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
- 5-8 years of experience of covering end to end of NPD projects.
- A strong understanding of ingredients, processing technologies, and food safety requirements
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Proven ability to innovate under pressure and juggle competing priorities.
- A genuine passion for food, innovation, and consumer-driven product design.
To apply online, please click the apply button. For a confidential discussion, please contact Jenny Oliver on 0468 993 268.
