Design and perform continuing research on new product development, product improvements, formulary changes or enhancements, contract negotiations, and cost improvement initiatives as assigned through sound, scientific project planning. Write product specifications on all new products for PJI Globally.Oversee production start-up trials and development runs at plants to ensure desired final product and conformance to specification. Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure product development meets desired food cost and operational complexities. Facilitate supplier ideation sessions to generate new ideas to expand available pipeline of products.Determine portion amounts; yield amounts, specialty pizzas, and standard operating practices including shelf life charts for new products as developed. Department lead for all in house sensory panels which include recruiting, performing, training, data analysis, documentation, archiving, and reporting results to Senior Leadership. Conduct sensory panels for R&D; prepare products for Executive Leadership Team, Franchise Advisory Committee, and other product showings as required. Responsible for product preparation on all consumer research projects. Assist with development of consumer questionnaires for research projects. Responsible for generating and maintaining nutritional analysis on all menu items. Department lead on all product, ingredient, allergen, or nutritional inquiries from consumers, restaurants, schools, and internal departments.