Principal Product Innovation KIND

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, a closely related discipline or equivalent

• 12+ years of leading the end-to-end development and commercialization of new products, product improvements, and innovation platforms within the food industry

• Deep expertise in food science, product formulation, ingredient functionality, processing technologies, and scale-up principles. Proven ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge to solve complex product development challenges and create differentiated consumer experiences

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, including leading cross-functional teams and driving collaborative initiatives across R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Marketing

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences. Adept at identifying challenges, developing solutions, and facilitating effective decision-making

• Possesses deep subject matter expertise in product development and commercialization, including formulation design, ingredient functionality, processing technologies, scale-up, and successful launch execution across food and snack categories

• Demonstrates a strong ability to develop innovative and creative technical solutions that accelerate innovation timelines, overcome complex development challenges, and enable the successful delivery of high-impact business initiatives​

• Proven track record of developing and executing complex innovation programs, translating consumer insights, market opportunities, and business objectives into commercially successful products and platforms

• Extensive experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, and Procurement to drive alignment and achieve project objectives

• Skilled at balancing consumer, technical, operational, and financial considerations to deliver scalable product solutions that meet quality expectations while supporting business growth objectives

• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, and apply emerging ingredients, technologies, and industry trends to create differentiated products and support future innovation opportunities

• Recognized for solving complex technical challenges and providing expert guidance during product development, scale-up, commercialization, and post-launch performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Advance degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline

• Proven track record of developing and executing complex innovation programs, translating consumer insights, market opportunities, and business objectives into commercially successful products and platforms

• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing across the organization

What will be your key responsibilities?

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.  

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what’s next for Snacking. It’s home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, TRÜ FRÜ, NATURE’S BAKERY, RXBAR, EGGO, POP-TARTS and RICE KRISPIE TREATS. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a start-up, our Division has the ambition to accelerate the future of snacking by delivering products consumers love today, discovering category-shaping innovations for tomorrow and developing entrepreneurial teams whose impact will last for generations.

We’re looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset. We’re proudly part of Mars, while also building something boldly different. If this inspires and energizes you, you’ve found the right place where you can do cool things with fun people for one of the biggest snacking companies in the world!

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.