Technical Development Manager Pharma

Brenntag • Iselin, NJ

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About The Position

Job Summary: Technical Development Manager (TDM) will be primarily responsible for developing and growing the markets for the sensory components, such as sweet and savory flavors, aroma, and natural color, in addition to our full line of functional ingredients in the North American food industry. The primary categories of focus include, but not limited to, beverages, baked goods, dairy, confectionary, and plant-based meats. Job Description: Work with Brenntag’s strategic producer partners to learn their product portfolio, and understand the key technical attributes as it relates to their applications in food products Work with product and category managers, to identify and strategize entry into the potential target accounts in the geographies assigned Visit the accounts with the sales team weekly, and engage with customer’s R&D to define customer’s needs at the technical level Engage with producer partners and suggest best solutions to the customer Engage with the application team to accelerate customer projects, as needed Follow up with the customers to ensure successful commercialization of the products in scope Attend product trainings and extend training to the field account managers in their assigned regions as necessary Additional Responsibilities: Conduct all functions of business with safety as the top priority Work with Management on organizational priorities, goals, and objectives Participate in all periodic team meetings and communicates activities for action/follow-up/execution as necessary Attend internal and external training sessions for continued development of product and industry knowledge

Requirements

• BS or MS in food science.
• Min 10 years’ experience in food product development and or technical sales
• Understanding of unit operations and unit processes in the beverage, dairy, bakery, and prepared foods industries
• Extensive hands-on experience with the application of flavors and colors in a variety of food products
• Well versed with current market trends and key players in the food industry
• Aware of the regulatory landscape as it related to food products in North America
• Deep understanding of functional ingredient distribution in the food industry

Responsibilities

• Work with Brenntag’s strategic producer partners to learn their product portfolio, and understand the key technical attributes as it relates to their applications in food products
• Work with product and category managers, to identify and strategize entry into the potential target accounts in the geographies assigned
• Visit the accounts with the sales team weekly, and engage with customer’s R&D to define customer’s needs at the technical level
• Engage with producer partners and suggest best solutions to the customer
• Engage with the application team to accelerate customer projects, as needed
• Follow up with the customers to ensure successful commercialization of the products in scope
• Attend product trainings and extend training to the field account managers in their assigned regions as necessary
• Conduct all functions of business with safety as the top priority
• Work with Management on organizational priorities, goals, and objectives
• Participate in all periodic team meetings and communicates activities for action/follow-up/execution as necessary
• Attend internal and external training sessions for continued development of product and industry knowledge

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level