Identify white space opportunities – including emerging trends – within the beverage category and develop innovation concepts informed by consumer insights, market data, the evolving ingredient landscape, and business needs
Lead all aspects of product development to conceptualize, design, and develop new products, translating product briefs into great tasting, scalable formulations that meet cost targets
Apply deep experience working with stevia‑sweetened formulations to inform formulation decisions and product optimization
Evaluate existing flavor lineup for opportunities to enhance taste and improve costs
Conduct benchtop trials to assess solubility, dispersion, flavor delivery, and shelf-life indicators
Apply iterative testing and refinement to improve product performance across storage and distribution conditions
Collaborate cross-functionally throughout the innovation process to ensure that all projects stay on strategy, on budget, and on time
Support scale-up and commercialization processes at co-pack facilities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related scientific discipline
5+ years of experience in the beverage industry with product development and regulatory responsibilities
Demonstrated experience formulating with stevia and qualification as a trained stevia taster, with the ability to evaluate sweetness, bitterness, and overall sensory impact across liquid applications
Experience working within structured Stage Gate or NPD processes
Working knowledge of FDA regulations and ingredient compliance
Experience developing talent, leading teams, and managing cross-functional relationships
Familiarity with food and beverage laboratory SOPs, safety, and GLP protocols
Familiar with scientific principles in beverage and ingredient development, including sweetener systems
Regulatory background and experience with current FDA standards
Hands on experience with Operations or Mechanical processes
Experience managing vendor partners
Excellent communication skills and ability to distill complex data into clear and actionable narratives.
Benefits
An array of medical plans
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance
Short-term disability + Long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use