R&D Digital Platforms Assoc Analyst

PepsiCo · Hyderabad

  • SalaryNot disclosed
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  • Posted17 Sept 2026
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About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is hiring in Hyderabad in consumer goods.

The role

An R&D Digital Platforms Associate Analyst role supporting PepsiCo’s Hyderabad-based R&D ICC Technical Market Analysis team, delivering global scientific and technical market intelligence and feasibility assessments. You conduct market analysis and competitor benchmarking, review patents and scientific literature/clinical trials, synthesize data into insights, and produce evidence-based reports with graphs and data visualization. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another science-based field (Master’s preferred). Work location is Hyderabad, India (work mode not specified).

Full job description

Overview

Role purpose:

Support the Hyderabad-based R&D ICC Technical Market Analysis team.Deliver accurate, relevant, and timely research outputs for global R&D stakeholders.Strengthen the overall Technical & Market Analysis capability through coordination with in-market R&D teams.

Core scope:

Scientific and technical researchCompetitive and market intelligenceCommercial and product researchNew idea feasibility assessmentClaim Research

Coverage: Global geography and all product categories

Responsibilities

Define research-project objectives and select the most appropriate methodology to address them.Conduct market analysis to understand category trends, market dynamics, and emerging opportunities.Identify consumer needs through consumer, product, desk-research, and testing activities.Respond to global research requests and ad hoc inquiries with relevant evidence and analysis.Compile intelligence on competitors’ products, strategies, channels, sales, marketing, R&D, and distribution methods.Benchmark R&D capabilities against global and local organizations across:CPG/FMCGFood and beverageHealth and nutritionLife sciencesReview scientific evidence, including patents, scientific literature, and clinical trials.Connect scientific findings with market and business trends to help define the technical direction of functional areas.Analyze and synthesize data to identify meaningful insights rather than only reporting information.Develop evidence-based recommendations arising from research findings.Conduct feasibility assessments for new ideas and innovation opportunities that can advance R&D priorities.Produce clear reports supported by appropriate graphs, data visualization, and explanatory narrative.Present complex findings in a concise, structured, and storytelling-led format for executive leadership.Ensure every request is properly processed, documented, tracked, and delivered within agreed SLAs.Coordinate daily with in-market R&D teams to:Understand requirementsDeliver research outputsIncorporate feedbackProvide updatesCollaborate weekly with the wider Market Analysis capability team on project status, idea generation, and best practices.Build and leverage working relationships with other ICC Technical Market Analysis teams in Hyderabad.Identify opportunities to improve research processes, efficiency, consistency, and service delivery.Identify employee upskilling needs and recommend capability-development actions to the Market Analysis Team Lead.Champion new market-analysis initiatives and continuous-improvement opportunities.Manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and turnaround expectations.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in one of the following or a related discipline:

Chemical EngineeringFood TechnologyPharmaceutical SciencesOther science-based field

Master’s degree is preferred, such as:

MBAMLS/MLISMaster’s degree in another relevant science field