Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or M.S. in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• 6-8 years of experience in a Product Development or technical Research & Development role
• Consumer focused defining consumer desired experiences collaboratively with marketing and developing the strategic innovation pipeline. Being a constant champion for the consumer.
• Ability to lead projects in development and commercialization of new products with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Formula/product development expertise in Biscuit or Bars is preferred but not required.
• Understanding equipment design and manufacturing processes to support product and process specifications.
• Strong project management & collaboration working cross functionally with agility partnering with internal and external manufacturers executing with excellence and technical rigor.
• Experience leading fast paced projects, working with agility, challenging status quo
• Strong problems skills and strategic agility.
• Can stand alone, handle complexity, influence and present effectively to senior stakeholders and Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization
• Up to 50% travel will be required
  The base salary range for this position is $95,100 to $130,800; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
  In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
  No Relocation support available
  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.
  Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.
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  Job Type
  Regular
  Product development
  Science & Engineering

This Senior Scientist II, NA Ventures, R&D will lead R&D Lean Innovation initiatives as Product Developer. Beyond core product development, this person will also have some process responsibilities related to commercialization of Agile innovations.