About the role

  • Principal Scientist overseeing liquid innovation at Suntory Global Spirits. Leading development projects in Shanghai with cross-functional teams for product enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Initiate and/or lead large global, regional, or cross-functional projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships across the organization.
  • Manage the Gemba Laboratory in Shanghai.
  • Collaborate with external suppliers and develop concepts.
  • Proactively seek, demonstrate, and share understanding of the alcohol and non-alcohol market.
  • Partner with the Global Center of Excellence in Kentucky, USA.
  • Participate actively in team building and broader SGS and external initiatives.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and ability to learn from past projects.
  • Serve as internal technical expert with broad technical & scientific knowledge.
  • Actively partner with external suppliers and development companies.

Requirements

  • Must be fluent in Mandarin and English (speak, read, write).
  • M.S Food Science or related field preferred with 6 years experience, or B.S. degree with 8+ years experience.
  • Minimum 6 years work experience in food and/or beverage industry.
  • Experience in research initiatives and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages or carbonated soft drinks preferred.
  • Ability to develop strong cross -functional relationships within R&D as well as with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, etc.
  • Culturally sensitive, with ability to work in a global multi-cultural & cross-functional organization.
  • Must be able to taste limited quantities of alcoholic beverage samples.
  • Ability to travel globally to partner in project work with internal and external clients.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Principal Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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