Senior Scientist I

Mondelēz International

Bournville, United Kingdom
6+ years product development experience
Leading rdq teams and cross-functional collaboration
Pilot plant and factory trial coordination
Join the Beyond the Core Innovation team to lead front-end product development for global brands like Cadbury and Milka

Job Summary

  • Join the Beyond the Core Innovation team to lead front-end product development for global brands like Cadbury and Milka.
  • You will independently plan and coordinate technical projects, ensuring adherence to good manufacturing practices and HACCP requirements.
  • The role requires using digital simulation models to interpret consumer insights and drive consumer-centric product design.

Matching Summary

Join the Beyond the Core Innovation team to lead front-end product development for global brands like Cadbury and Milka.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years Product Development experience
  • Leading RDQ teams and cross-functional collaboration
  • Pilot plant and factory trial coordination
  • Consumer-led specification management
  • Shelf-life testing and HACCP compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in Chocolate and Confectionery
  • Digital simulation models and AI usage
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Coaching and mentoring capabilities
  • Proactive problem-solving in ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 6+ years of Product Development (RDQ) experience in FMCG
  • Previous experience in Contract Research Companies preferred
  • Technical knowledge of food manufacturing technologies and ingredients

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