Sensient is growing!! Come join Sensient as an Innovation Scientist II within our Pharmaceutical Business unit.  You will be responsible for development of Sensient excipients for dietary supplements and pharmaceutical products.  This exciting role is an individual contributor who will manage New Product Development (NPD) projects on technical ingredients within color, flavor, coating and extract platforms within the food supplement, functional food and pharmaceutical applications (such as gummies, syrups, chewables, beverages, tablets, soft gels, lozenges etc.).  This position requires formulation of products, assisting pilot runs, coordinate and collaborate with internal resources and other business units to ensure NPD meets our customers commercial needs.

What You’ll Do:

Collaborate with other technical service team members and commercial teams to understand portfolio gaps and work on NPD to bridge these gaps.  Be responsible for managing the innovation pipeline and NPD projects for Pharma product platforms. Key outputs are application-based solutions with unique value propositions including commercially viable application Cost in Use.  Manage resources and the Stage Gate process for NPD project pipeline. The pipeline typically has 15 to 20 active projects, with at least two launches per quarter. Deliver commercially successful project solutions on color, coatings and flavors in order to maintain NPD Sales targets. Ensure all technical deliverables are achieved for the Launch checklist. Maintain accurate accountabilities in notebooks of new product development, design of studies and results.  Develop Subject Matter Expertise for key customer application formats (e.g., gummies, beverages, chewable tablets, etc.) in order to validate NPD performance.

What You’ll Bring:

University degree (B.S. or higher) in, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, Food Science, biological sciences or related scientific discipline required. Adaptability, learning agility, collaborative skills, time management, planning and organizational skills are a must.  Strong intrinsically motivated mindset, curiosity, creative thinking and entrepreneurial mindset are a must. Excellent communication skills, experience in working both autonomously as well as in a team are a must.  Prior knowledge of fluid bed equipment, perforated pan coating equipment, pan coaters, granulators and tablet presses are an added advantage.  Travel domestically and internationally, if needed, up to 30%.

What You’ll Get: 

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week  An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities  A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.  RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at our location in St Louis, MO and must reside in area or be willing to commute.  THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:

Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. 

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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