Sr. Scientist, NA R&D - Transformation

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Glenview, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Food • Machine Learning • Software • Database • Analytics
We are on a journey to create a digitally-powered, agile-enterprise. Join us!
The Role
The Sr. Scientist in Transformation will lead R&D transformation programs focused on enhancing communication, technical documentation, and legal collaboration. Responsibilities include managing knowledge subscriptions, coordinating R&D communications, driving digital tool adoption, and engaging with teams on knowledge capture and change management initiatives.
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Job Description
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion + brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion . We're a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we're united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally . Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we're transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion - and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen - there's only one thing to do: join our table and let's make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy & Collaboration
We're not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas . Dream big. We empower our people at every level - from entry-level intern to senior leader - to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners - to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz - which we apply to every situation, every day. As part of Kraft Heinz, you're supported to grow and achieve. You're expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level - and you'll be rewarded. You're given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. You're supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
The Role:
This Transformation role is an intersection of knowledge management, communication, and collaboration across North America R&D . L ead transformation programs with a key focus on function communication, technical documentation , and legal collaboration . Drive value and capabilities in the organization through digital knowledge such research reports, technical subscriptions, new digital tools that enable accessibility , speed, and new insights. Manage R&D enterprise communications and content through emails, Teams channels, and website. Be a key partner for scaling of Transformation team priorities ( e.g. communication, change management, and digital enablement).

  • Manage R&D enterprise knowledge subscriptions and IP tools


  • Guide and motivate R&D teams in knowledge capture


  • Spearhead and coordinate North American R&D Townhalls


  • Bring R&D strategy and culture to life in branding designs


  • Enable R&D teams as needed with deeper functional communications


  • Manage next generation knowledge initiative s such as search tools, on - demand AI research platforms , and expert knowledge enablement


  • Work cross-functionally as a key stakeholder for communication strategy, change management, and digital enablement


Requirements:
- BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences or related field
- Optional - Library Science, Communications, Digital background
- 4-6 years in a Research and Development Function including focus in Innovation, Product, Process, Packaging, Sensory, Analytical, etc .
- Strong communication , facilitation, influencing, project management and problem -s olving skills
- A bility to manage stakeholders , commitment to customer focus, and lead organizational change while maintaining attention to detail and working with large amounts of information
- Optional- e xposure to ServiceNow, Canva, PowerApps, PowerBI , Tableau, OnFirst Up P latform
Location(s)
Glenview R&D Center, Heinz Innovation Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
38,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At the heart of this journey is our ambition to create an enterprise where powerful AI solutions augment humans and where small mission-based teams are in relentless pursuit to solve tangible problems for our consumers, customers, and the enterprise. That ambition requires us to create a modern cloud and data ecosystem - a one of its kind that becomes the neural network of our company. We want you to bring your tech-self to us. We use Python, R, Spark, React, Tableau, Snowflake, Azure, and others to solve the problem on hand. In-turn, you can look forward to high-impact challenges, no bureaucracy, entrepreneurial small teams, and a unique opportunity to create and build something bold, awesome, and impactful – all while honoring our 150-year heritage and a portfolio of 200 iconic and emerging brands!

Why Work With Us

Our ambition is to become a best-in-class Digital leader by making data-driven investments that drive smarter business decisions. You’ll invent the next wave of augmented intelligence products where software & humans work side-by-side to rethink every aspect of our company. You’ll make an imprint & leave your legacy on every part of our business.

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Kraft Heinz Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.

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