Sr. Manager, Nutrition & Scientific Affairs

Mondelēz International•Washington, DC

9d•$137,300 - $192,940•Hybrid

About The Position

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Are you ready to revolutionize the future of snacking? We are seeking a visionary professional to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting-edge nutrition strategies for iconic brands such as belVita, CLIF BAR, Good Thins, and Triscuit across the United States and Canada. In this high-impact role, you will be instrumental in championing our mindful snacking strategy, significantly expanding our Better For You (BFY) portfolio. This involves masterminding breakthrough innovations and renovations that not only enhance the nutritional and ingredient profiles of our products but are also rooted in robust nutritional science and meticulous regulatory foresight. You will collaborate expansively with diverse functional groups within Mondelēz International and external organizations, translating complex scientific insights into tangible product advancements. Leveraging your expertise in scientific and regulatory affairs, you will ensure our strategies are compliant with evolving standards and set new benchmarks for responsible product development. Beyond product innovation, you will craft credible, scientifically validated brand communications, ensuring accuracy and adherence to all regulatory guidelines. Furthermore, your strategic input will be critical in driving our food and nutrition policy advocacy efforts, proactively shaping the regulatory landscape and solidifying our commitment to public health. This is an unparalleled opportunity to leverage your scientific and regulatory acumen to shape consumer choices and make a profound impact on some of the world's most beloved snack brands. How you will contribute As the Sr. Manager, Nutrition & Scientific Affairs leader, you will offer strategic direction and nutrition thought leadership for our mindful snacking strategy in North America (NA), inspiring product renovations and innovations. Working with regulatory and scientific affairs, marketing, consumer insights, nutrition research, and legal, you will promote nutrition and wellbeing messages and support the development and substantiation of science-backed claims used across media (packaging, advertising, websites, recipes, materials for health professionals, etc.). In this role, you will lead internal nutrition education programs to increase employee knowledge and implement external health professional outreach programs and nutrition conference strategies to inspire BFY brand recommendations. Leveraging your understanding of nutrition science and public health and partnering with key functions like scientific affairs and corporate and government affairs, you will inform the company’s external food and nutrition policy advocacy strategy and efforts. You will also represent the company’s business interests by participating in strategic, external industry groups and scientific organizations. As a member of the NSC leadership team, you will direct a team of nutrition professionals (onsite and remote) and elevate the visibility and role of NSC as a respected, sought out partner across the NA business. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)

Requirements

Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)
Nutrition expert with deep experience in nutrition science, communications, policy and issues management, in the US and preferably in food industry
Translating nutrition insights and scientific research into relevant messages and credible claims
Possessing excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to convey complex nutrition concepts in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
Influencing senior, cross-functional partners and external bodies
Managing and coaching people, including building strong teams, growing individuals and setting and managing professional development plans for a diverse team
Handling complexity, working with cross country/category teams, working with internal and external stakeholders, and working on multiple, high-profile projects in a dynamic environment
15+ years of experience in nutrition and people management experience, working in or within the food or beverage industry.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders is required.
Experience interpreting and applying nutrition regulations and policy frameworks.
Experience supporting or influencing nutrition related public policy, trade associations initiatives, or regulatory submissions

Nice To Haves

MBA, MS or PhD in nutrition or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Offer strategic direction and nutrition thought leadership for our mindful snacking strategy in North America (NA), inspiring product renovations and innovations.
Work with regulatory and scientific affairs, marketing, consumer insights, nutrition research, and legal, you will promote nutrition and wellbeing messages and support the development and substantiation of science-backed claims used across media (packaging, advertising, websites, recipes, materials for health professionals, etc.).
Lead internal nutrition education programs to increase employee knowledge and implement external health professional outreach programs and nutrition conference strategies to inspire BFY brand recommendations.
Inform the company’s external food and nutrition policy advocacy strategy and efforts.
Represent the company’s business interests by participating in strategic, external industry groups and scientific organizations.
Direct a team of nutrition professionals (onsite and remote) and elevate the visibility and role of NSC as a respected, sought out partner across the NA business.