R&D Assistant Manager, Seasoning & Flavor Platform; 研发助理经理,调味品平台

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Shanghai, China · China
Posted on Mar 26, 2026
Overview
  1. To ensure the sodium reduction targets for GCR & Asia:
    1. From 2025 to 2030, renovate selected seasonings to reach the WHO targets (Sodium 500 mg/100g for PC & Sodium 520 mg/100g for EP)
  1. To support Pep + on removal of artificial colors and sweeteners for GCR & Asia:
    1. Build technical capability of artificial colors removal for selected seasonings
    2. Build technical capability of sweeteners removal for selected seasonings
  1. To support Portfolio of Future:
    1. Explore on new seasoning application ways and compatibility of seasonings with different bases from the perspective of food pairing
    2. Work with global R&D and suppliers to identify suitable one from global collection
Responsibilities
  • Deliver seasoning design per aligned ‘Product Design Brief’ for pep +: lead sample evaluation with PD, sensory & marketing counterparts & finalize design in time per aligned agenda; prepare CLT samples; engage supplier to deliver required documents; lead seasoning trial to sign off to Ops
  • Lead whole flavor solution design for transformation projects
  • Rectify seasoning functionality issue during production
  • Identify opportunity to improve seasoning application ways to be more effective & innovated
  • Assist PQP owner to maintain well-being of seasoning documentation
  • Build a strong network with gloabal seasoning team
  • Manage a robust yet sustainable win-win relationship with all core seasoning suppliers
Qualifications
  • Degree in Food Science / Chemistry / Culinary, minimum bachelor, master preferred
  • 6 years + experience of R&D or Marketing functions in FMCG, or flavor houses, or QSR
  • Self-motivated; Quick learner; Logical thinker
  • Good interpersonal skills, must be a team player
  • English is a must (upper-intermediate)