Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
As a SeniorScientistIIsupportingthe Gumportfolioyou will lead end-to-end R&D efforts from product development tooptimizingexisting products while shaping the consumer experience.
How you will contribute
You will work independently to plan,leadand coordinate technical projects in line with R&D,marketingand manufacturing requirements.
You will plan, lead and coordinate development activities at the Lab/benchtop level to better understand the Gum Base and Encapsulation product technology (e.g. Formulation development (focusing on Structural, Chemical and Physical aspects of the materials used) and modification, product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.).
You will effectively communicate status and risks and plan, lead and coordinate pilot plant and factory trialsin accordance withgood manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.
To provide direction for product development both locally and globally, you will use digital simulation models to obtain,understandand interpret consumer insights and commercial information.
In this role, you will create andmaintainaccurateconsumer-led specifications andbe responsible forstakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions made from analysis and interpretation of results.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Leading R&D teams and influencing cross-functional teams
Handling multiple priorities
Proactivelyidentifyingcomplex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutions
Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data
Effectively influencing senior-level and cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, includingauthoringand summarizingtechnical reports
Coaching and mentoring others
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
The candidate willbe responsible fordelivering a variety of projects within the Global Gum Base and Encapsulation portfolio - such asmaintainingandoptimizingproducts, supporting capacity expansion efforts, and delivering against quality and margin management goals.
The candidate must be versatile, able to work in cross-functional teams, and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects. The candidate should be able toleverageexperts/partners to ensure compliancewithdocumentation, shelf life, regulatory requirements, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
A strong understanding of the functional characteristics of polymeric materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and process unit operations, including how theyimpactfinished products to meet consumer expectations.
Drive excellence in Project Management
Plan and execute work plans, including development of timelines, risk assessments and contingency plans
Analyze results of experiments and translate them into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support
Have strong knowledge of the commercialization process
Identify and efficiently utilize necessary resources to achieve timely delivery of project objectives
Education / Certifications: BS / MS in Polymer Science, Chemistry, ChemicalEngineeringor related field.
Job specific requirements:
Minimum of 5-8 years' experience, preferably in the Chemical,Polymeror food industry.
Strong technical foundation anda highlevel of technical curiosity.
Ability to develop and drive technicalprojectwith proper scientific rigor: conductappropriate testing, gather and analyze data, and develop recommendations based on findings.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects,prioritizeand manage complexity- from bench top to execution.
Participate in cross functional teams toidentifyand resolve technical issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization
Travel requirements: Travel up to 30%, to global locations (US, LATAM, Europe, Asia)
Work schedule: This is a full-time role and could be based in East Hanover, NJ or in Mexico City with in-office expectations of 2-3 days per week.
No Relocation support available
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 80,000 individuals around the world.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.
Our People
Our 80,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.
Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:
• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture
