Suntory Global Spirits

Principal Scientist

Suntory Global Spirits

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Shanghai • China

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Initiate and/or lead large global, regional, or cross-functional projects.
  • Build and maintain relationships across the organization.
  • Manage the Gemba Laboratory in Shanghai.
  • Collaborate with external suppliers and develop concepts.
  • Proactively seek, demonstrate, and share understanding of the alcohol and non-alcohol market.
  • Partner with the Global Center of Excellence in Kentucky, USA.
  • Participate actively in team building and broader SGS and external initiatives.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and ability to learn from past projects.
  • Serve as internal technical expert with broad technical & scientific knowledge.
  • Actively partner with external suppliers and development companies.

Requirements

  • Must be fluent in Mandarin and English (speak, read, write).
  • M.S Food Science or related field preferred with 6 years experience, or B.S. degree with 8+ years experience.
  • Minimum 6 years work experience in food and/or beverage industry.
  • Experience in research initiatives and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages or carbonated soft drinks preferred.
  • Ability to develop strong cross -functional relationships within R&D as well as with Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, etc.
  • Culturally sensitive, with ability to work in a global multi-cultural & cross-functional organization.
  • Must be able to taste limited quantities of alcoholic beverage samples.
  • Ability to travel globally to partner in project work with internal and external clients.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
project managementresearch initiativesfood sciencebeverage industry experiencealcoholic beveragescarbonated soft drinkstechnical expertisecontinuous improvementcross-functional collaborationsupplier management
Soft skills
relationship buildingteam buildingcultural sensitivitycommunicationcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingleadershipglobal mindsetlearning from past projects
Certifications
M.S. in Food ScienceB.S. in related field