Principal Data Scientist, Digital Innovation - Predictive Formulations

About the role

The Principal Data Scientist will lead the design and implementation of a robust data framework, structure and scale a dynamic data lakehouse and democratic analytical layer in Google Cloud, and develop and deploy machine learning models tailored to evolving business needs.

What You Will Do

• Leading the design and implementation of a robust data framework that evolves with our innovation business.
• Structuring and scaling a dynamic data lakehouse and democratic analytical layer in Google Cloud, which supports our vision for using data to guide ingredient selection, predictive formulation strategies, and customer-centric innovation.
• Collaborating with technical resources to stand up scalable machine learning pipelines that can quickly adapt to new challenges.
• Developing and deploying machine learning models tailored to evolving business needs.
• Mentoring the next generation of data scientists - fostering a culture of excellence.
• Supporting the Director – Innovation, Digital to select & drive use cases that will accelerate our ability to use data to hone in on the right solutions for our customers.

What You Will Bring

• Years of work experience in predictive modeling, data science and analysis – where you have demonstrated the ability to set the long term technical vision and see it through (with a strong preference for those who have done this within a Google ecosystem).
• Proven delivery of multiple major data science initiatives providing measurable value and insight to business stakeholders - articulating and translating business questions, using statistical techniques to arrive at a solution using available data.
• Technical leadership – from your degrees in relevant quantitative fields, on top of the ability to utilize data scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and understand statistical methods and advanced modeling techniques (e.g. machine learning, Bayesian inference).
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to inspire and speak about technical concepts to business, technical and lay audiences.
• Preferably a strong background in Food or Global ingredient solutions – to understand the challenges and opportunities of new solution formulation using data.

Who You Are

• Visionary - able to step out of the day to day and think strategically about the future of insights in our space – you won’t just be thinking about today’s challenges – but what comes next.
• Curious and eager to evolve - continuously exploring emerging technologies, including generative AI, ML platforms, and advanced modeling techniques.
• A mentor – who values taking the time to bring up all those around you – supporting their technical growth.
• Collaborative – with a demonstrated ability in stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate across a diverse group of stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Results oriented – with the ability to identify and focus on value when tackling multiple opportunities, helping all around you to work towards measurable outcomes/KPI.

Why Join Ingredion?

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs. Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey. Relocation Available: Yes, Within Country Pay Range: $123,500.00-$164,700.00 Annual This pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any). Incentive Compensation: As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Ingredion Annual Incentive Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with an competitive company match.