SCIENTIST II PROD DEVEL

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values

Senior Product Development Technologist

The Senior Product Development Technologist will lead new product development projects in SEA region, focusing on Seasonings, Condiments, and Coatings Systems. Responsibilities include interfacing with customer innovation teams, developing new flavors and ingredients, leading new product development, improving product quality, and optimizing costs through CCI (Comprehensive Continuous Improvement) programs and DTV (Design to Value) principles for the Flavour solutions and Consumer Segment.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead and manage end-to-end product development with focus on condiments, seasonings, coatings, and marinades. Leverage DTV (Design to Value) principles to ensure that each project from concept to commercialization is delivered in alignment with assigned product briefs with right the first-time mindset. Responsibilities include developing product prototypes and processes, conducting stability and shelf-life studies, and ensuring that all new commercial products are fit for scalable manufacturing.
2. Drive impeccable R&D project management to achieve NPD targets, accelerate internal flavor utilization, and strengthen our competitive advantage. Ensure product development projects are completed on time and in full. 
3. Lead proactive product demonstrations and presentations on new products, innovations, and consumer/market trends. Engage with key customers through site visits to discuss projects and provide technical support. Develop and expand the opportunity pipeline by positioning McCormick as a trusted partner
4. Prepare raw material and product specifications for NPD projects, including ingredient statements, nutritional information, labeling, packaging requirements, and other relevant technical details. Provide support for HACCP, GHP, HALAL, and food quality audits in alignment with R&D procedures.
5. Transfer Technical knowledge of new or modified processes and product improvements to QA, Production, and relevant teams to ensure products meet customer expectations. Lead production trials and first-time commercial runs, including setting up process instructions and technical documentation. Provide technical support to cross-functional teams to ensure process consistency, repeatability, and product safety.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.