Sci II

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working as part of a cross-functional team you lead the RDQ 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. The candidate will be the technical point of contact for Business Continuity Planning projects across North America Biscuit. The candidate is responsible for developing the technical strategy and resourcing both emergency and proactive BCP projects, as well as overseeing a team to execute the projects. The candidate will collaborate with the cross-functional team and key stakeholders to drive decisions that ensure business continuity while protecting the product quality and consumer.

Requirements

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 to handle pressure during urgent BCPs by working with the team to evaluate the situation from all angles, working through technical solutions, and escalating to key stakeholders appropriately.
The candidate should be able to leverage experts/partners to ensure compliance to documentation, shelf life, regulatory requirements for NA, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements.
BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 8 yrs. experience, preferably in the food industry.
Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity.
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 full commercialization.
Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization
Travel up to 25% to locations in Canada, US, and Mexico.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of biscuit formulation/processes is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Drive excellence in project management and prioritization.
Develop project objectives and technical approach in response to business initiatives.
Autonomously plan and execute work plans, building upon the work request to deliver a robust approach, leveraging previous experience where appropriate.
Analyze results of experiments and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Have a strong knowledge of the commercialization process as well as functional characteristics of ingredients and process unit operations, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations.
Act as a lead or key member of cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise and appropriate linkages back to the internal / external technical community.
Interact / communicate to senior members of the organization and lead cross-functional teams for project of appropriate scope.
Act as a resource and mentor to junior members of the department.