Scientist I, Biscuits Platform

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

We want to help consumers easily enjoy the right snacks throughout their day and inspire them to snack mindfully so they can savor and feel good about each and every snack. In this role, you will work as part of a globally based, cross-functional team and will lead R&D activities to help drive our growth agenda in the biscuit category.

How you will contribute

• Will work with some guidance to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, marketing and manufacturing requirements
• Plans and executes work plans, including development of timelines, risk assessments and contingency plans
• Analyzes results of experiments and translates them into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support
• Capable of building a strong network in order to leverage internal and external expertise and employ digital simulation models to deliver high-quality results in a timely manner
• Has strong Project Management skills to drive multiple programs concurrently
• Must be able to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Possesses a strong technical understanding of the functional characteristics of ingredients and process unit operations, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations
• Has a strong passion for translating technical solutions into consumer-centric ideas to fuel our Mindful Snacking growth agenda
• Has a digital mindset, with passion for understanding how digital tools can be leveraged to drive our growth agenda
• Moderate level of understanding of end-to-end development cycle (project charter to post launch monitoring and raw materials production through finish packaged good on shelf)

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

•    Being a strong representative of R&D and influencing cross-functional teams
•    Handling multiple priorities
•    Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively influence senior-level and cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, including writing technical report conclusions
•    Coaching and mentoring others
•    Embraces our company culture and drives engagement
•    Embraces sustainability and mindful snacking mindset and drives these within R&D culture
•    Embraces utilization of digital tools and has a desire to help embed a digital mindset into our R&D culture
 

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

The candidate should:

• Drive critical programs with a strong focus on consumer led design and technical rigor
• Drive excellence in Project management. Be able to handle multiple projects
• Be able to manage multiple stakeholders, influence cross-functional teams
• Have some knowledge of the I2M process
• Be able to plan and execute work plans, including development of risk assessments and contingency plans
• Identify and efficiently utilize necessary resources

What extra ingredients you will bring:

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 and ensure compliance to quality documentation, regulatory requirements, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements.

Education / Certifications:

Minimum of 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 benchtop, pilot plant and plant trials according to project requirements.
•    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.
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all functions and levels within the organization

Travel requirements:

10% but may need to travel as required to execute upon project requirements

Work schedule:

Must live within commuting distance to East Hanover site.  Hybrid working model but must be able to come to office/pilot plant to conduct experiments and trials and collaborate/connect with colleagues.

Salary and Benefits:

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce 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 brands—including 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.  

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