Associate Principal Scientist - Research & Nutrition Science

at  Mondelz International

Job Description

PRIMARY TECHNICAL/ OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fosters development of collaborative relationships that address MDLZ global technical needs
• Strengthens external engagement and Mondelez reputation as a key actor in the Regional Innovation ecosystem such as BBSRC, Vitagora, universities and other organizational bodies like tech start-up accelerators
• Acts as MDLZ relationship manager for BBSRC Collaborative Training Partnership Program
• Role model the innovation and agile Open Innovation culture in the Region through constant encouragement to bring the outside in with key stakeholders and usage of OI tools, working with Legal to advocate for Mondelez interests in external development programs.
• Effectively builds internal global network to grasp technical needs and agilely assess potential value of new external capabilities & contacts to create solutions.
• Effectively communicates progress and results to relevant stakeholders (internal & external)

STRATEGIC DUTIES:

• Proactively scouts emerging opportunities to solve global MDLZ technical needs through networking amongst the MEU region external contact network to find the relevant technologies that feed into the RDQ transformational technology pipelines.
• Scouts and prioritizes with internal stakeholders opportunities to expand research through external funding, connected with R&D programs and priorities
• Co-develops plan as part of global OI team to further leverage regional external partners to address global needs. Leads regional plan execution.