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Senior Product Development Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SAProduct
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$170K–$240K
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United States
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Hybrid
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At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION SUMMARY
Lead, drive, develop and support the development of innovative and competitive products for Medical Nutrition which meet Markets needs, Regulatory and Quality compliance, consistent with Global Plans, in a timely manner.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead, coach and manage resources within the PD MN team to provide all support required for product development projects. Support businesses in pipeline or operational strategies definitions.
• Implement and document plans to develop people by providing opportunities to grow in the organization, thru short-term missions and trainings, leveraging from all the opportunities we have in Nestle.
• Drive and provide technical guidance on products, ingredients, processing parameters and equipment to team members and colleagues.
• Drive innovative solutions as needed during project development.
• Bring and design alternatives, proposals, when the original idea can’t be achieved for technical or regulatory reasons.
• Ensure team is providing and receiving the appropriate service/support of other Dept./ stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate protection strategies, specially -but not limited to- when the development or final manufacturing process will take place in a third party company, coman (i.e. intellectual property protection, non-disclosure agreements NDA, etc.)
• Ensure that goals are achieved.
• Maintain/strengthen high quality of core competency within the group and with pilot plant and factories.
• Develop short, mid and long-term plans to support future innovation on new concepts and technologies.
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies, concepts, processes, products or equipment, and develop applications of findings to new uses.
• Communicate progress, both orally and written, to all levels of Nestlé Management.
• Create synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners.
• Comply with Nestlé Integrated Management Systems and all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical or related plus 9 years minimum of related experience in food industry, or a PhD in a related field and 6 years experience.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Proven capability to lead a team and to motivate people.
• Understanding of operational set-up categories.
• Ability to manage resources and budget requirements (i.e. CAPEX, cost evaluation, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of own area of responsibility.
• Ability to create a climate of mutual trust and need for success, fostering a positive culture for inclusion and diversity.
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a good sense of business/technical interrelationships
• Availability to travel to different locations and manufacturing sites (external or internal) to lead and monitor the development process.
• Good written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Nestlé Corporate Business Principles
• Knowledge in food science and technology
• Good knowledge of RTD categories and I&R pipelines
• Strong written and oral communication skills (including presentations)
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a good sense of business/technical inter-relationship

Salary: $170,000.00 to $240,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes


The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 423599

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

POSITION SUMMARY
Lead, drive, develop and support the development of innovative and competitive products for Medical Nutrition which meet Markets needs, Regulatory and Quality compliance, consistent with Global Plans, in a timely manner.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead, coach and manage resources within the PD MN team to provide all support required for product development projects. Support businesses in pipeline or operational strategies definitions.
• Implement and document plans to develop people by providing opportunities to grow in the organization, thru short-term missions and trainings, leveraging from all the opportunities we have in Nestle.
• Drive and provide technical guidance on products, ingredients, processing parameters and equipment to team members and colleagues.
• Drive innovative solutions as needed during project development.
• Bring and design alternatives, proposals, when the original idea can’t be achieved for technical or regulatory reasons.
• Ensure team is providing and receiving the appropriate service/support of other Dept./ stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate protection strategies, specially -but not limited to- when the development or final manufacturing process will take place in a third party company, coman (i.e. intellectual property protection, non-disclosure agreements NDA, etc.)
• Ensure that goals are achieved.
• Maintain/strengthen high quality of core competency within the group and with pilot plant and factories.
• Develop short, mid and long-term plans to support future innovation on new concepts and technologies.
• Investigate and evaluate new technologies, concepts, processes, products or equipment, and develop applications of findings to new uses.
• Communicate progress, both orally and written, to all levels of Nestlé Management.
• Create synergies through effective networking with all relevant R&D Units, business partners, markets, SBUs, Head Office, external partners.
• Comply with Nestlé Integrated Management Systems and all company policies and procedures.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• B.S. degree in Food Science, Engineering, Pharmaceutical or related plus 9 years minimum of related experience in food industry, or a PhD in a related field and 6 years experience.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Proven capability to lead a team and to motivate people.
• Understanding of operational set-up categories.
• Ability to manage resources and budget requirements (i.e. CAPEX, cost evaluation, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of own area of responsibility.
• Ability to create a climate of mutual trust and need for success, fostering a positive culture for inclusion and diversity.
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a good sense of business/technical interrelationships
• Availability to travel to different locations and manufacturing sites (external or internal) to lead and monitor the development process.
• Good written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Nestlé Corporate Business Principles
• Knowledge in food science and technology
• Good knowledge of RTD categories and I&R pipelines
• Strong written and oral communication skills (including presentations)
• Good interpersonal/teamwork skills and a good sense of business/technical inter-relationship

Salary: $170,000.00 to $240,000.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes


The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

Job Requisition: 423599


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