Scientist

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. How you will contribute With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager Prioritizing and managing activities Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities More about this role What you need to know about this position: This is a role for Oreo development team as the Oreo design bank Technology unlock lead. What extra ingredients you will bring: Technology Trend Identification: Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements related to food science, processing, and product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to incorporate relevant technologies into product strategies. Consumer Needs Fulfillment: Work closely with marketing and insight teams to understand and address consumer needs and preferences. Translate consumer insights into actionable product development strategies. Consumer Experience Delivery: Design and execute projects that ensure the delivery of exceptional consumer experiences through product innovation and development. Collaborate with consumer scientists to refine and optimize product attributes for maximum consumer satisfaction. Intellectual Property (IP) Development: Lead the development and implementation of intellectual property strategies for new formulations and technological advancements. Collaborate with legal teams to protect and defend key innovations. LTE Launch Support: Provide integral support for LTE initiatives, ensuring successful and timely product launches. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges and optimize processes for LTE readiness. The candidate should: The candidate should: Lead the collaboration internally and externally to scope pipeline ideas Have a strong knowledge about product development processes Drive excellence in Project management. Be able to handle large numbers of projects Be able to manage multiple stakeholders, influence cross-functional teams Have strong knowledge of the I2M process , be able to take projects from ideas to commercialization Be able to plan and execute work plans, including development of risk assessments and contingency plans Identify and efficiently utilize necessary resources to achieve timely delivery of project objectives. In addition, the candidate should have good understanding of the functional characteristics of ingredients, packaging materials, and processing capabilities and how they impact the finished product, to meet consumer and business expectations. The candidate should be able to leverage the value in MDLZ experts/partners, demonstrate and utilize an understanding of the NA supply chain network, and ensure compliance to quality documentation, regulatory requirements, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements. Education / Certifications: BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field. Job specific requirements: Minimum of 3 yrs. experience, preferably in the food industry. Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity. Ability to develop, plan for, and carry out plant trials. Experience with AI and modeling experience preferred Able to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conduct appropriate testing, gather and analyze data, and develop recommendations based on findings. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and manage complexity- from bench top to commercialization. Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues. Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities. Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization Travel requirements: Travel up to 35%, to locations in Canada, US, and Mexico. Work schedule: Onsite role based in East Hanover, NJ with flexible hybrid work schedule The base salary range for this position is $73,900 to $101,650; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelez International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ... for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Product development Science & Engineering At Mondelez International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!