Scientist I

Overview

In this global R&D role, you lead RDQ activities for major chocolate SKUs, driving development, benchmarking, and product improvement. You collaborate with Marketing, Insights, Analytics, and regional R&D to ensure consumer-focused experiences. You will run pilot plant and factory tests, compare pilot masses to plant products, and produce technical reports with actionable recommendations. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, GMP/HACCP compliance, and building a Mondelez-wide network to raise standards.

Pay / Benefits

• Performance Related Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension (8%–11% employer contribution)
• Life assurance
• Personal Medical (Self)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Flexible benefits programme (gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts)

Responsibilities

• Oversee processes for flagship chocolate SKUs and lead competitor benchmarking
• Manage sample selection/approval, data tracking, and traceability databases
• Collaborate with regional/global stakeholders across Marketing, Insights & Analytics, and R&D
• Compare pilot plant chocolate masses with plant-made equivalents (flavor/texture) and coordinate with Process/Mass/Consumer Science teams
• Conduct competitor surveillance activities and refresh historical surveillance as needed
• Plan and execute RDQ-aligned projects with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, communicating status and risks
• Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials per GMP and HACCP, including shelf-life testing and consumer test prep
• Write technical reports interpreting results to support conclusions and recommendations; maintain consumer-led specifications
• Build cross-functional Mondelez network and contribute to process and ways of working improvements

Key requirements

• Science or engineering degree
• Experience in fast-moving consumer industry (preferred)
• Pilot plant and factory application experience (preferred)
• Practical chocolate making experience and knowledge of chocolate technology/processes (preferred)
• Teamwork and independent work under guidance
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple activities
• Proactive problem identification and independent solution delivery
• Ability to interpret data technically and reach clear conclusions
• Effective verbal and written communication, including technical writing
• Customer-centered approach to development activities

• proactive problem solving
• strong communication
• team collaboration
• pilot plant and factory trial execution
• GMP and HACCP compliance
• data analysis and interpretation

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