Principal Scientist US CMG BFY / Protein

Principal Scientist US CMG BFY / Protein

Posted Date : Sep 26, 2025

Requisition Number : 126521

Job Location : Hershey, PA

Summary :

Residing at The Hershey Company's Technical Center, this position involves a unique opportunity to work within the Research and Development department. This group is responsible for developing innovative new products for The Hershey Company.

Working with minimal direction, provides leadership and professional guidance in the practice of protein science and innovation within R&D. Provides process and technical leadership to enable the delivery of the protein Research and Development innovation program, a cornerstone of Hershey's broader Better For You initiative and a major growth category for the Company. Designs and directs research efforts specifically aimed at breakthrough protein products, advanced ingredient sourcing, and state-of-the-art processing methods. Develops solutions to complex challenges in protein formulation, leveraging expertise and experience where little precedent exists and innovation is required. Leads highly complex new protein product innovation initiatives, ensuring technical rigor, timeline management, risk mitigation, and robust cross-functional collaboration. Engages closely with technical, professional, and managerial staff of R&D as well as Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Legal departments to resolve technical and practical challenges specific to protein products. Interacts with other industries and institutions as required to exchange information and ideas on protein science and technology.

The successful candidate will report to the group's Drector and work with other senior management to establish strategic direction and goals for research.

Summary of major duties :

Product, Process and Packaging Improvements Program Management

• Partnering with Supply Chain to provide technical support to drive quality and value improvement in products, process and packaging.
• Assess current BFY product portfolio to identify and recommended improvement opportunities across finished product and ingredients.
• R&D process lead of product relocation and complex ingredient sourcing to optimize Supply Chain network.

New Product Development Project Leadership

Talent & Organizational Development

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties / responsibilities :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Education & Experience : Education : Bachelor's Degree in a related field required (Food Science, Chemical, Agricultural, Biological or Food Engineering). Master's degree and / or Ph.D. a plus.

Experience : B.S. Degree w / 12+ years of applicable work experience or Master's Degree w / 9-11 years of experience or a Ph.D. plus 7-9 years of working experience.

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