Product Development Specialist

Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Position Summary: Manage projects to deliver innovative and competitive products in response to consumer and business needs.Position Roles & Responsibilities:Define new recipes (incl. appropriate choice of raw materials) and processing technology to deliver products that perform to consumer needs and comply to internal and external quality and safety (e.g. regulatory) standards.Initiate scientific contributions and plan for bench scale and pilot plant trials as required.Manage projects according to Checkpoint Driven Project Management, including systematic application of IT tools.Work in project team with involved parties within R&D, Application Groups, Factories, Markets, Business.Manage relationship with external service providers.Communicate project results together with project team.Drive new ideas, propose new raw materials, processes, products, systems.Assure intellectual asset protection in close cooperation with Business Intellectual Asset Manager.Provide operational support and technical assistance. Education and Experience Required:BSc, MSc or PhD in Food science or technologyPreferably dairy science & technology, dairy product knowledgeProduct development or factory experience appreciatedFluent in English, other languages desirableGood written, oral communication and presentation skillsSpecific Skills:Management for results and impact Scientific, technical, functional knowledgeAnalytical skills, solution findingOpenness, flexibility RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2212998&boardid=749