Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's... Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... The Senior Scientist will be responsible for the development of Meals and Sauces (M&S) product designs that meet well defined business propositions. The individual in this role will work with minimal supervision to execute these objectives and must possess an excellent knowledge base of technical principles and experimentation with creative problem-solving skills. This position is specifically on the Prego Product Development team. The position requires partnering with Marketing, CCID, Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations throughout the development and commercialization process to drive new brand innovation as well as maintain the existing portfolio. This position will report directly to Senior Manager R&D, Meals and Sauces. What you will do... 40% - With minimal supervision, develop and manage technical timelines and activities for multiple product development projects, including both innovation and brand maintenance/business continuity. Work with cross functional business partners to define key milestones and specific R&D activities and timing. Lead product development projects from concept to commercialization based on product design criteria and consumer insights. Work with Process R&D and Engineering to define ingredient handling & blending equipment requirements. Lead trials in pilot plant and manufacturing locations, including co-packers, to assess feasibility and define finished product specifications that meet consumers' expectations. 40% - Proactively apply scientific knowledge and/ or technical skills to business continuity issues/ opportunities. Incorporate consumer test results into formulation of prototypes. Develop prototypes which deliver against business objectives, including cost and nutritional targets. Perform analysis, testing, and experiments to develop and/or improve products and processes. Identify and communicate potential product constraints or risks and problem solve for solutions. Lead the preparation of and provide sound technical guidance, proposals, and recommendations. 15% - Work with Marketing and Consumer Insights to identify and build concepts against new products and/or platforms. Demonstrate innovative mindset, command of innovation process, thought leadership, business strategy & creative problem solving. Lead awareness of industry developments and pursue ingredient, product or technology advances for application to new and innovative product initiatives. 5% - E