Senior Scientist, R&D-Snacks-Design to Value

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY...

As part of our commitment to innovative value creation we are seeking a Senior Scientist, DtV Snacks, to join our Design to Value (DtV) team within R&D.

This role will serve as a technical leader driving DtV initiatives across the Snacks portfolio. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a consumer-centric mindset and innovative thinking to deliver cost-optimized, high-quality products that preserve brand equity and delight consumers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...

• Lead technical execution of DtV projects from concept through commercialization.

• Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Quality to identify and implement value optimization opportunities.

• Apply food science, formulation, packaging, and process knowledge to redesign products and processes for improved cost efficiency and consumer satisfaction.

• Use sensory, analytical, and consumer data to validate changes and ensure product quality.

• Champion DtV principles within the product development lifecycle, influencing early-stage innovation and renovation.

• Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to identify new technologies, and ingredients that support DtV goals.

• Benchmark competitive products to identify cost and value opportunities

• Present business cases for DtV projects to senior leadership.

• Create cost models to evaluate the financial impact of formulation, process, & package changes

• Support the development of reference standard prototypes and iterative testing to guide decision-making.

• Project Leadership: Manage multiple DtV projects with clear business cases and financial targets.

• Technical Execution: Conduct bench work, pilot trials, and support plant validations to deliver DtV solutions.

• Ideate New Ideas: leverage technical food science, formulation, packaging, and process knowledge to help identify opportunities for cost savings or growth through consumer centric value design.

• Data Analysis: Interpret sensory, analytical, and consumer data to inform product decisions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to align DtV initiatives with brand and category strategies.

• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure all formulations and processes meet regulatory and quality standards.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH...

This role is an individual contributor reporting to the Sr Manager R&D Enterprise Design to Value. They will work closely with M&B Sr Scientists to ensure consistency across the enterprise. They will also work with category leads within snacks, as well as other scientists.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE... (Must Haves)

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field paired with 7+ years of experience in food product development, preferably in snacks or related categories, OR a Master's Degree paired with 6+ years of experience.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional technical projects.
• Strong understanding of food processing, formulation, and ingredient functionality.

IT WOULD BE NICE IF YOU HAVE... (Preferred Skills)

• Experience with cost optimization, value engineering, or DtV methodologies.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.