product developer lead, R&D at Starbucks

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, R&D, Commercialization, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Human Centered Design, Ingredient Functionality, Processing, Food Quality Control, Microbiology, Sensory Analysis, Experimental Design, Statistics, Consumer Research

Industry

Retail

Description

Manage and present project information and status to cross-functional team and varying levels of leadership Manage commercialization of ingredients (pilot trials, scale-up, and commercialization) at supplier manufacturing facilities Apply technical knowledge and project learnings to create processing and product specifications that ensure products and processes meet quality assurance, food safety and risk assessment requirements Collaborate and influence cross-functionally, internally, and externally, across multiple departments to bring products to market, including innovation, renovation and line extension type projects Develop, own and executes comprehensive project plans and strategies, based on business, customer insights and data Provide technical guidance to cross-functional team to ensure projects deliver to the defined goals and timelines Working knowledge of human centered design experience or training a plus All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Job/category specific product development/innovation experience (Beverage and RTD) Models principles and application of Human Centered Design (HCD) Applies Ingredient functionality, processing, quality assurance principles, food safety requirements Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, managing projects and change Ability to work in a matrixed environment, effective in storytelling Deep knowledge and experience of product development and manufacturing scale up of food and beverage products Knowledge of food quality control, food safety and microbiology Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics, and consumer research methodologies Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers, business partners and stakeholders internally and externally Strong and effective collaboration, problem solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

Manage and present project information and status to cross-functional teams and leadership. Collaborate and influence multiple departments to bring products to market, ensuring they meet quality assurance and food safety requirements.