Protein Manager, Analytical Characterization & Texture Science
Company: Ingredion
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Ingredion is looking for a Protein Manager in our Analytical
Characterization and Texture Science team. Reporting directly to
the Director, the Protein Manager will be responsible for shaping,
evolving, and driving protein solutions within Ingredion's
analytical characterization and texture science function, which
includes supporting new ingredient discovery and enabling an
interconnected Global Center of Excellence to enable growth.
As a key partner, working closely with other regional and global
technical functions (Quality, Process Technology, Operations,
Applications, Safety & Regulatory) and global specialty platforms
and regional Go to Market Teams you will be responsible influencing
strategy and incorporating stakeholder needs by developing a
stakeholder centric and empowering way of working within the
Innovation Community to enable a sustainable competitive advantage
in the marketplaceLeadership of the protein sub-function includes
global analytical testing in support of R&D efforts, regulatory
compliance, product quality and customer testing issues. This
involves overseeing method evaluation, method development,
equipment evaluation and qualification, training, and maintenance
of capabilities to ensure effective use of resources.
Additionally, this role will partake in building capability in
analytical structure-function as a component of developing a global
Texture strategy, enabling core value propositions for our
customers, and establishing Ingredion as an externally recognized
thought leader.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead the Analytical Characterization and Texture Science Protein
team, ensuring close partnership with internal and external
stakeholders. Development and empowerment of the team, and
continued evolution to remain current with best practices.
Aid the functional Director with the development of a comprehensive
and cohesive Food Texture Science strategy that articulates how
Ingredion's Food Texture Science capabilities can create value and
enable growth for our customers.
Work closely in collaboration with the regional technical and
business teams towards a multi-year business plan and effectively
allocate resources to deliver on priority growth projects and new
business opportunities.
Promote strong collaboration with teams within and outside
Analytical Characterization & Texture Science function to establish
Ingredion as an externally recognized thought leader.
Protect our current and go-to-market businesses, by leading the
protein team to provide analytical support that ensures compliance
with all quality, regulatory, safety requirements.
Steer team towards an active, well aligned, interconnected and
highly synergistic Analytical Characterization & Texture Science
community of subject matter experts, leveraging analytical science
to drive structure-function understanding.
Elevate capabilities of our Analytical and Food Texture Science
protein function.
Identify capability gaps and future needs and execute a plan to
develop and grow the team to meet current and future needs.
Work with our Open Innovation function and other functions to
identify new technologies and partnerships.
Develop new ingredient discovery /evaluation protocols that enable
miniaturization and speed to results.
Qualified candidates will have: PhD/MS degree or equivalent
industry experience in Materials Science, Food Science, Chemistry,
Chemical Engineering, or related fields with 8+ years of broad
technical, experience. Analytical and texture experience and
ingredient Structure-Function understanding across broad Food &
Beverage categories.
Experience with ingredient manufacturers or consumer goods
manufacturing companies Direct Consumer Products Company experience
a plus.Specific technical knowledge with protein based
ingredients.
Proven ability to lead, grow, coach, enable and empower team
leaders and talented technical professionals.
Strong business acumen and awareness of key financial drivers /
economic conditions of the industry.
Demonstrated project management skills to manage, prioritize and
provide direction on key customer and new product innovation
projects.
Demonstrated experience in data management, digital and emerging /
AI technologies
Exceptional skills gathering, recording and interpreting complex
and ambiguous experimental data Ability to embrace change and adapt
to shifting priorities and changing customer and consumer
needsIngredion provides accommodations to job applicants with
disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant
requires an accommodation during the application process or through
the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the
job applicant's accommodation needs. #LI-JG1We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion
seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment
and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination
based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or
disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation,
veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any
other classification protected by law ("protected
classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and
respect.Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country
Keywords: Ingredion, New Brunswick , Protein Manager, Analytical Characterization & Texture Science, Executive , Bridgewater, New Jersey
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