Senior Director, Access Strategy – Established Products
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Director Research & Development
Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Newton • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Lead all aspects of beverage formulation and product development within Spindrift Ventures.
- Manage, mentor, and develop two R&D specialists focused on liquid innovation; core and emerging.
- Oversee the daily operation and long-term vision of the in-house R&D lab.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Strategy, Operations) to ensure product concepts deliver on consumer and business objectives.
- Translate innovation strategies into executable development briefs and prototypes.
- Establish development timelines, testing protocols, and quality standards.
- Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and processes that can elevate Spindrift’s beverage portfolio.
- Partner with external suppliers, co-packers, and innovation partners as needed to scale products from concept to commercialization.
- Contribute to the creation and evolution of the Spindrift Ventures product roadmap.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in beverage R&D, product formulation, or food science.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.
- Proven success leading product development from concept through launch.
- Strong understanding of flavor systems, ingredient functionality, and sensory evaluation.
- Experience managing small teams and operating R&D labs or pilot facilities.
- Excellent collaborator and communicator—able to work closely with Strategy and Operations to align technical work with strategic goals.
- Highly organized with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Passion for innovation, problem-solving, and crafting exceptional beverages.
Benefits
- Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
- Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
- A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
- In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
beverage formulationproduct developmentfood scienceflavor systemsingredient functionalitysensory evaluationproject managementtesting protocolsquality standardsinnovation strategies
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationorganizationattention to detailproblem-solvingcreativitystrategic alignmentteam management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food ScienceMaster’s degree in Food ScienceBachelor’s degree in ChemistryMaster’s degree in Chemistry
