Associate Director Ingredient Science Flavors, Mint, Potato, Grains

Job Description:

Associate Director Ingredient Science - Flavors Mint Potato Grains

The Associate Director for Flavors Mint Seasonings Grains Potato and Rice you will lead a global high-performing team with multi-cultural awareness and manage a portfolio of research programs within Science & Technology for the Mars Snacking business.

In this strategic technical leadership role you will advance science across these category programs to deliver breakthrough innovation long-term supply resilience and value leadership. You will shape the mid- and long-term technology development strategy in collaboration with internal and external partners leveraging Mars business processes to deliver prioritized relevant and innovative solutions to key technical challenges across the segment.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelors degree in food chemistry Food Science Chemistry Biology Crop Science or related discipline;Ph.D. or Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum 10 yearsof progressive R&D leadership experience in food science flavor chemistry analytical science crop science or related CPG environments.

• Proven track record of developing senior scientific talent building inclusive team cultures and driving accountability against clear technical and business milestones.

• Demonstrated success in converting scientific research into commercialized deployable ingredients and resilient supply chain solutions.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills with experience navigating complex multi-stakeholder global matrices.

• Ability to travel globally up to 20%.

What will your Key Responsibilities Be

• Define and lead the 35 year technology vision and research agenda across flavors seasonings mint grains rice and potatoes in close partnership with Commercial Sourcing and Innovation teams.

• Translate cutting-edge scientific discoveries into scalable deployable technologies that unlock brand growth and enhance consumer experiences.

• Lead technical initiatives in partnership with Commercial that de-risk ingredient supply chains improve supply resiliency and deliver cost and sustainability advantages.

• Lead global flavor governance to simplify development accelerate approvals and secure patentable opportunities and intellectual property.

• Cultivate High-Performing Teams:Lead develop and inspire a diverse team of scientists and technical experts; role-model inclusive leadership and line management excellence.

• Ensure all programs adhere to theMars Science Operating System (MSOS) maintaining top-tier research rigor quality standards and safety/QMP compliance.

• Partner effectively with cross-functional teamsincluding R&D Manufacturing Quality Supply Commercial Regulatory and external partnersto align technical pipelines with business priorities.

• Build strategic generational external ecosystems collaborating with key suppliers academic institutions and research consortia to accelerate innovation.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below however base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge skills and total compensation package for this position will include variable pay medical and dental benefits participation in 401k plan and paid time off of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.