Phyllip Augustin
Summary
Seasoned R&D professional with over a decade of success in beverage innovation, specializing in natural sweetener systems, sugar reduction strategies, and cross-functional product development. Demonstrated expertise in delivering cost-effective, consumer-preferred formulations from concept through commercialization. Skilled in sensory science, technical communication, and driving innovation across global teams through collaborative leadership.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Scientist
PepsiCo Global R&D
08.2024 - Current
- Lead global beverage innovation initiatives with a focus on natural sweetener optimization and sugar reduction technologies.
- Drive Annual Operating Plan (AOP) initiatives, delivering productivity improvements and reformulation successes across North America and global markets.
- Lead development of high-impact natural sweetener blends (e.g., stevia, allulose) optimized for taste, stability, cost, and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct rapid prototyping, pilot-scale trials, and commercialization handoffs for both new and reformulated products.
- Collaborate with suppliers and academic partners to validate innovative ingredients and technologies.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in sensory and temporal profiling for sweetener systems.
- Mentor junior scientists and cross-functional teams on formulation strategy, ingredient performance, and compliance protocols.
- Key Achievements:
- Led the 2024 AOP sweetener reformulation program, achieving ~$3M in annual cost savings.
- Developed and scaled multiple clean-label sweetener systems now adopted across core product lines.
- Designed and implemented a functional sweetness tool integrating dose-response curves, regulatory thresholds, and sensory profiles.
Scientist
PepsiCo Global R&D
03.2022 - 08.2024
Associate Scientist
PepsiCo Global R&D
12.2019 - 03.2022
Senior R&D Technician
PepsiCo Global R&D
08.2018 - 12.2019
Microbiology Lab Analyst
Pall Corporation
01.2013 - 03.2013
- Executed microbiological testing and process validation for filtration systems in food and pharmaceutical applications.
- Performed serial dilutions, pathogen testing, viral titration, and media preparation.
- Maintained full compliance with SOPs and cGMP standards.
Junior Scientist
Nathan Kline Institute
09.2009 - 05.2012
- Supported neuroscience and behavioral health research by managing lab operations and preparing experimental protocols.
- Utilized advanced instrumentation and statistical analysis tools to collect and interpret data.
- Co-authored technical reports and assisted in peer-reviewed publications.
Education
Master of Business and Science (MBS) - Global Food Technology
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dominican College
Orangeburg, NY01.2013
Skills
- Sugar Reduction & Sweetener Innovation
- Product Development (Non-Carbonated & Carbonated Beverages)
- AOP (Annual Operating Plan) Leadership
- Sensory Evaluation & Temporal Profiling
- Ingredient Selection & Regulatory Compliance
- Cross-Functional Project Management
- Vendor Collaboration & External Partnerships
- Clean Label & Functional Ingredient Systems
- Technical presentations
Certification
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), 2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, In Progress
Languages
Creole
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Scientist
PepsiCo Global R&D
08.2024 - Current
Scientist
PepsiCo Global R&D
03.2022 - 08.2024
Associate Scientist
PepsiCo Global R&D
12.2019 - 03.2022
Senior R&D Technician
PepsiCo Global R&D
08.2018 - 12.2019
Microbiology Lab Analyst
Pall Corporation
01.2013 - 03.2013
Junior Scientist
Nathan Kline Institute
09.2009 - 05.2012
Master of Business and Science (MBS) - Global Food Technology
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dominican College
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