.OverviewWe Are PepsiCoJoin PepsiCo and Dare for Better!
We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers, and change agents.
From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.Our product portfolio, which includes 22 of the world's most iconic brands, such as Sabritas, Gamesa, Quaker, Pepsi, Gatorade and Sonrics, has been a part of Mexican homes for more than 116 years.A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome.
Here, you can dare to be you.
No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world.Know more: PepsiCoJobsJoin PepsiCo, dare for better.ResponsibilitiesThe OpportunityThis role leads variety trialing strategies across LATAM to address raw material challenges, develop agritechnologies, and deliver sustainable solutions for supply chain growth.
Overseeing a team of 8-10 scientists in ~6 countries, it ensures testing of proprietary varieties to enhance consumer satisfaction, sustainability, and processing efficiency.Key responsibilities include building strategic partnerships, translating research into deployable solutions, and representing the team in LATAM leadership forums.
The position aligns variety testing and agronomic practices with regional needs, ensuring supply chain continuity while meeting pep+ sustainability and quality goals.Your ImpactLead the strategy and execution of variety trialing projects across LATAM to address raw material challenges, develop sustainable agronomic practices, and deliver innovative solutions for supply chain growth and continuity.
Manage a regional team and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure new potato variety development aligns with business, sustainability, and quality goals.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team Management:Oversee a team of 8-10 scientists across ~6 LATAM countries for variety and agronomic testing.Ensure efficient operations for trialing programs, data collection, and deployment of solutions.Strategic Planning and Execution:Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies for variety testing, technology integration, and grower practice optimization.Align trialing operations with divisional objectives and supply chain needs.Manage budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:Build relationships with universities, industry partners, and internal teams to advance research and deliver actionable solutions.Represent R&D at LATAM leadership meetings, ensuring technical solutions address regional needs and opportunities