Senior Scientist I- Triscuit Brand Steward

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 lead the R D activities required to complete new product development and maintain portfolios and/or productivity projects keeping in mind the goal to deliver the desired consumer experience. How you will contribute The candidate will be responsible for the Product Brand Stewardship for North America Triscuit and in addition, they will be driving the innovation pipeline for the brand. This role includes overseeing the Triscuit portfolio with a mind for driving quality and consumer centricity across the brand, as well as supporting the team with the innovation pipeline. The candidate will own productivity, alternate line qualifications, ingredient substitutions, quality improvement, consumer complaint reduction and line extensions for the brand. The candidate will be the R D brand leader, and will interact with marketing, operations, and quality leads to develop, coordinate, and commercialize brand projects/programs. They will be a key intersect between R D with the commercial team, the wider cross-functional team, and our consumers & customers. 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 Proactively identifying complex 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, including writing technical report conclusions Coaching and mentoring others More about this role What you need to know about this position: What extra ingredients you will bring: Support cross-functional team to identify opportunities for the brand based on business priorities and consumer & customer needs Work with a cross-functional team to plan and execute a robust approach to fulfilling the identified needs Provide technical input to project teams and act as a linkage back to the internal / external technical community Design experiments, analyze results, & translate them into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support. Understand the functional characteristics of product ingredients, formulations and process, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations. Manage a wide-agenda of varying priorities with strong time-management and organization Have knowledge of the commercialization process (how to take products from idea to market) and how to execute these processes with the right-fit agility. Think end to end to proactively assess risks and develop right-fit mitigation plans based on the probability and impact Education / Certifications: BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Job specific requirements: Minimum of 6 years experience, preferably in the food industry. Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity. Knowledge of biscuit formulation/processes is a strong plus. Able to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conduct appropriate testing, gather, and analyze data, and develop recommendations based on findings & business context. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and manage complexity 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 (English required, Spanish a plus); able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization. Travel requirements: Travel up to 25% to locations mainly in the US + potential for other domestic or international locations. Work schedule: This role offers flexible working hours; however, on-site presence at the office is required. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $83,800 to $115,225; 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!