R&d Scientist

24 hours ago

Paarl, South Africa PepsiCo Full time

Overview: **About PepsiCo** PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated. **Responsibilities**: **What we’re looking for**: To develop and implement research strategies that inform product design decisions across innovation, brand stewardship, Design to Value (DtV), and portfolio transformation initiatives. This role will leverage both global and local sensory and consumer research capabilities, integrating product insights and deep technical expertise to support the Foods and Beverages R&D organization in delivering consumer-relevant, insight-driven solutions. - ** Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders**to implement the global Sensory and Consumer Experience (EXPerience) innovation research roadmap, ensuring local alignment with the Technical Stage Gate (TSG) process. Accountability Type: Influence - ** Develop integrated research plans**that span Gates 2 to 4 of the TSG process, using strategic thinking to align key stakeholders across R&D, Consumer Insights, and Marketing. Accountability Type: Influence Accountability Type: Consult / Execute - ** Support the implementation and advocacy of the EXPerience team’s vision and mission**in collaboration with the EXPerience Manager. Accountability Type: Influence - ** Deliver actionable insights**through the interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative consumer research, supporting current and future R&D initiatives. Effectively communicate implications to senior leadership, including up to LG2 executives. Accountability Type: Consult / Execute - ** Mentor and coach EXPerience team members**to build capability and promote best-in-class research practices aligned with broader business priorities. Accountability Type: Influence - ** Coordinate with EXPerience peers and external research partners** to ensure appropriate resource allocation, test design, and deployment in line with best practice standards. Qualifications: **What will qualify you for the role**: - An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Psychology, Food Science, or Sensory Science is preferred, with a strong theoretical foundation in test design, research methodologies, and statistical analysis techniques. - Relevant work experience in sensory or consumer research/insights, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. Experience expectations may vary based on academic background (e.g., 2-3 years with a Master’s degree, 5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree). - In-depth knowledge of product testing methodologies, with demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as sensory research and panel management. - Proven ability to identify and implement emerging consumer science methodologies, with a forward-looking approach to innovation in research practices. **“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

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