JOB DESCRIPTION:Principal Research Scientist, Product Development & InnovationOur nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
The OpportunityOur location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for an
Principal Research Scientist, Product Development & InnovationIn Research & Development (R&D) our ambition is to provide innovative high-quality products, creating sustainable value, delivering superior user experience and enhancing health outcomes at all stages of life.
This role provides technical and people leadership for a team of Product Development scientists supporting innovation and development initiatives across multiple brands. The position is responsible for developing talent, providing technical direction, and delivering products that meet targets for performance, quality, cost, and speed-to-market through excellence in execution. This role also drives future growth by identifying and evaluating new technologies and innovation opportunities while leading complex programs from concept through commercialization.
WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead complex innovation and product development programs from concept through commercialization, delivering technical excellence and successful business outcomes.
- Foster a culture of innovation and scientific rigor while coaching and developing scientists to build organizational capability.
- Partner with Commercial Innovation and cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and advance product innovation opportunities across Abbott Nutrition's portfolio.
- Lead exploratory efforts in strategic growth areas, providing feasibility assessments and technical recommendations that inform pipeline decisions.
- Assess emerging technologies, ingredients, and scientific developments while responding to urgent business needs, technical challenges, and leadership inquiries.
- Build new scientific capabilities and create knowledge through research, technology evaluation, and external partnerships.
Required Qualifications- PhD in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related scientific field preferred; MS degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
- Significant product development experience within nutrition, food, beverage, or science-driven consumer products industries (9+ years preferred).
- Experience leading and developing technical talent.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in product development, formulation, and commercialization.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through commercial launch.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with innovation, technology assessment, and product development across multiple product formats.
MISC:- This is an on-site role - not a remote role.
- Sponsorship: we will not provide sponsorship of any kind for this role (including OPT).
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this role.
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.
The base pay for this position is $129,300.00 - $258,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Product Development
DIVISION:ANRD Nutrition Research & Development
LOCATION:United States > Columbus : RP04
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
