For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Sr. Scientist, Global Brands

WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

We are looking for someone that is technically curious, self-motivated, and driven to deliver innovative results. This individual will have primary responsibility for undertaking and executing product development projects of major importance, complexity, or scope pertaining to the Ferrara Global Brands portfolio for the Ferrara Candy Company. This individual will have a direct impact on Ferrara’s Innovation Pipeline through leading key strategic initiatives to develop and commercialize new product development projects.

SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Product development capability, with proven track record of delivering results across all phases of product development project cycle from concept development to commercial industrial execution
• Technology understanding in both ingredient technology and process technology in consumer packaged foods (ideally candy confections) and ability to apply to product development
• Technical problem solving in applying knowledge of ingredient & process technology to novel problems to bring forward technically sound solutions that effectively manage risks
• Experience in new product development innovation, including ability to translate innovation concepts into prototypes and then effectively scale-up for commercialization
• Very strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence with integrity through persuasive communication to win support at more senior levels within R&D, Operations and Supply Chain, Marketing and to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good technical, analytical, and communication skills; ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information.
• Self-starter, self-motivating: able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum and manage uncertainty and complexity in fast evolving CPG environments.

EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

• BS, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Food Science, or related field, required.
• 5+ years experience in food industry or related field. (preferably candy confections)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Strong computer skills – including Microsoft Office (Word), Spreadsheets, and SAP

Please refer the Job description for details