Scientist I, Biscuits Platform

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
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.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all functions and levels within the organization

Nice To Haves

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)
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.
Leverage the value in MDLZ experts/partners and ensure compliance to quality documentation, regulatory requirements, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements.

Responsibilities

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
Builds 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)
Be 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
Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues.