Sr RD&E Program Leader
Ecolab Inc.•Greensboro, NC
•$133,700 - $200,600•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Program Leader – Food Safety & Microbiology to lead a critical function within our RD&E organization. This role is responsible for advancing Ecolab’s food safety and public health innovation agenda across our Global Quick Service and Food Retail businesses. This role operates at the intersection of science, customer insight, and business impact, with the opportunity to shape solutions that protect food safety on a global scale.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, biology, food science, or related scientific/technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in RD&E or technical roles
- 4+ years of experience in product development and/or project leadership
- Experience designing and executing experimental and analytical studies
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across cross-functional business teams
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant discipline
- Proven track record of successful product development and commercial launches
- Experience leading and developing high-performing technical associates
- Strong knowledge of food safety principles, microbiology, and FDA Food Code
- Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and influence across global stakeholders
- Experience serving as a technical leader with customers or industry organizations
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing food safety and microbiology team, building strong technical capability and leaders
- Own and deliver the food safety and public health innovation pipeline, ensuring alignment with business priorities and driving speed and impact of commercialization
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the microbiology laboratory, ensuring high-quality customer testing, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
- Serve as the voice of food safety for QSR and FRS, engaging with customers, industry organizations, and internal leaders to influence strategy and outcomes
- Lead cross-functional alignment across RD&E, Marketing, Regulatory, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver integrated, customer-centric solutions
- Translate customer and industry insights into differentiated technologies, anticipating emerging risks, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics
- Contribute as a key member of the RD&E Technical Leadership Team
Benefits
- Annual bonus pay based on performance
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
