Senior Scientist I - Product Development (Oreo)

Senior Scientist I - Product Development (Oreo) R-169928 |Business Unit Head Office - East Hanover, USA| 1 other location(s) available Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? The candidate will be responsible for delivering a variety of projects across the Oreo portfolio, including maintaining and optimizing various branded products, leading development of product from bench‑top to launch, and delivering against quality and margin management goals. This role will focus on the Oreo brand. Responsibilities Drive excellence in Project Management Plan and execute work plans, including development of timelines, risk assessments and contingency plans Analyze results of experiments and translate them into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support Have strong knowledge of the commercialization process Identify and efficiently utilize necessary resources to achieve timely delivery of project objectives Possess a strong understanding of the functional characteristics of ingredients and process unit operations, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations The candidate must be versatile, able to work in cross‑functional teams, and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects. The candidate should be able to leverage experts/partners to ensure compliance to documentation, shelf life, regulatory requirements for NA, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements. What you will bring Leading R&D teams and influencing cross‑functional teams Handling multiple priorities Proactively identifying complex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutions Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data Effectively influencing senior‑level and cross‑functional stakeholders verbally and in writing, including writing technical report conclusions Coaching and mentoring others Education / Certifications BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field Job Specific Requirements Minimum of 5 years experience in the food industry Strong technical foundation and a high level of technical curiosity Ability to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conduct appropriate testing, gather and analyze data, and develop recommendations based on findings Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and manage complexity, from bench‑top to commercialization Participate in cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization This job will require tasting our products regularly Travel up to 30%, to locations in Canada, US, and Mexico Onsite role in East Hanover, NJ with hybrid work schedule. Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. 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 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. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf ; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement ; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision ; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal #J-18808-Ljbffr Mondelez España Galletas Production SLU