Principal Research Scientist, Product Development & Innovation - Nutrition - Columbus, OH
About The Position
In 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with innovation, technology assessment, and product development across multiple product formats.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
