PepsiCo

Product Dev Scientist

PepsiCo • $80K — $135K *
Valhalla, NY 10595In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Food Science or related discipline required.
  • 3+ years' lab-based experience in food/beverage product development.
  • Experience in managing projects from concept to commercialization.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficient in beverage formulation and ingredient functionality.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end product development for global innovation programs.
  • Own formulation design and technical problem-solving for scalable solutions.
  • Design and execute experimental programs for product testing and validation.
  • Support pilot and factory trials to ensure successful product scale-up.
  • Drive consumer-centric design by leveraging external culinary inspiration.
  • Collaborate across various teams to ensure product safety and compliance.
  • Manage external partners to define technical requirements and drive innovation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off including parental leave, vacation, and sick days.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan to support long-term savings.
  • Performance-based bonus eligibility at 5% of annual salary.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support services.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver end-to-end product development for global innovation programs, from concept through to commercialization.
  • Own formulation design and technical problem-solving, translating briefs into robust, scalable product solutions.
  • Build and apply technical expertise in key areas: milk tea, functional ingredients, and fresh brew tea processing.
  • Design and execute experimental programs, including lab development, product testing, and shelf-life validation.
  • Lead product scale-up, supporting pilot and factory trials to ensure successful implementation.
  • Drive creativity and consumer-centric design, leveraging external inspiration (e.g. chefs, mixologists).
  • Contribute to global capability building, sharing learnings and strengthening best practices across teams.
  • Ensure strong technical documentation and knowledge capture to support global delivery and future reuse.
  • Design and execute experiments to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve product and process issues through sound scientific analysis and technical recommendations.
  • Lead product reformulations required to maintain regulatory compliance, ingredient transitions, supply continuity, and quality expectations.
  • Validate ingredients, raw materials, and product changes to ensure fitness for purpose and successful market implementation.
  • Partner with cross-functional areas like Regulatory, Analytical, Micro, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sensory, etc. to deliver robust, safe, legal, stable and fit for consumer products.
  • Engage and manage external partners and suppliers, clearly defining technical requirements and driving innovation.
  • Partner internally with Global Science Platform and externally with key strategic vendors to source ingredients and leverage expertise in ingredient functionality.

Compensation and Benefits
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $80,700 - $135,100.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

Education & Experience:
  • Required: B.S. in Food Science or related discipline.
  • 3+ years' experience in a lab-based setting.
  • Demonstrated experience in food and/or beverage product development at a CPG company.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects from concept to commercialization, including scale-up.
  • Outstanding teamwork, communication and leadership skills.

Technical Skills
  • Strong knowledge of beverage formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing.
  • Experience with functional ingredients, tea systems, milk/plant-based beverage technologies, or related beverage platforms.
  • Ability to translate technical challenges into practical, scalable solutions
  • Demonstrate strong external orientation (trends, ingredients, technologies) to support innovation.
  • Ability to evaluate ingredient performance and recommend optimized solutions.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook).

Critical Competencies

The successful candidate will be experienced in the consumer goods industry and demonstrate the following skills:
  • Strong product development and technical problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a passion for innovation.
  • Strong analytical thinking and data interpretation capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to execute laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing trials with precision.
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
  • Consumer-focused mindset with a balance of creativity and technical rigor.
  • Ability to translate technical challenges into practical, scalable business solutions.


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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo Careers

Joining PepsiCo's global team offers more than just a chance to excel in your career; it's an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and diverse environment where innovation thrives. Work You’ll Do At PepsiCo, we are committed to producing great leaders and fostering a culture of innovation. Our team is dedicated to empowering professionals to master their career paths with PepsiCo. As a leader in the food and beverage industry, we offer unique job opportunities that intersect with cutting-edge technology and market leadership. Lead with Unique Opportunities PepsiCo stands at the forefront of the industry, not only in terms of product quality but also in our approach to leadership and professional growth. We offer a variety of employment paths, including full-time positions, internships, and leadership training programs that are designed to foster diversity and accelerate career development. Work with a Global Team Collaborate with over 260,000 employees worldwide who are united in delivering joy not only to our consumers but also in driving innovation and growth within the company. PepsiCo’s commitment to global diversity and inclusive culture makes it a prime environment for professional development and networking. Introducing PepsiCo’s Professional Growth and Development Programs We are committed to nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs and robust benefits that support both personal and professional growth. Our programs are tailored to help employees at every level of their career to advance and succeed. Innovate and Lead Join the largest team of food and beverage industry experts—dedicated professionals at the intersection of consumer needs, innovative technology, and sustainable practices. Deliver targeted solutions and drive industry leadership through a depth and breadth of knowledge and innovation that’s second to none. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that impacts millions of lives worldwide. At PepsiCo, you’ll harness the power of our global resources and the creativity of our people to improve the way the world accesses the foods and beverages it loves. Future-Proof Your Career With PepsiCo, the sky is the limit when it comes to where your ambition can take you. We offer unmatched opportunities for career advancement along with the training, internship programs, and certification support needed to thrive in your professional journey. Explore Discover how PepsiCo is leading the way in digital innovation and sustainable practices while maintaining a steadfast focus on diversity and employee well-being. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH PEPSICO JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at PepsiCo.
Learn more about PepsiCo
Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
NASDAQ
PEP
* Ladders Estimates

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