Sr. Scientist I - Ritz

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
How you will contribute
The candidate will be responsible for delivering a variety of projects across the NA Ritz/SOTG portfolio, including maintaining and optimizing various branded products, leading development of line extensions and beyond-the-core innovations, and delivering against quality and margin management goals. This role will focus on Ritz Munching innovation and brand management.
As a Salary grade 9, the candidate should:
1) Drive excellence in Project Management
2) Plan and execute work plans, including development of timelines, risk assessments and contingency plans
3) Analyze results of experiments and translate them into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support
4) Have strong knowledge of the commercialization process
5) Identify and efficiently utilize necessary resources to achieve timely delivery of project objectives
6) 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

• 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.

More about this role
Education / Certifications: BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Job specific requirements: Minimum of 5 yrs. experience, preferably in the food industry.
Travel requirements: Travel up to 30%, to locations in Canada, US, and Mexico.
Work schedule: This position is based in East Hanover, NJ, with a hybrid work model offering a mix of onsite and remote flexibility.
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $83,800 - $115,225 ; 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 and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.
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.
Job Type
Regular
Product development
Science & Engineering