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Senior Scientist II

U025 IC Great Brands LLC
East Hanover, NJ Other
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/8/2026
Stellenbeschreibung Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. As a Senior Scientist II supporting the Gum portfolio you will lead end-to-end R&D efforts from product development to optimizing existing products while shaping the consumer experience. How you will contribute You will work independently to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, marketing and manufacturing requirements. You will plan, lead and coordinate development activities at the Lab/benchtop level to better understand the Gum Base and Encapsulation product technology (e.g. Formulation development (focusing on Structural, Chemical and Physical aspects of the materials used) and modification, product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). You will effectively communicate status and risks and plan, lead and coordinate pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. To provide direction for product development both locally and globally, you will use digital simulation models to obtain, understand and interpret consumer insights and commercial information. In this role, you will create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications and be responsible for stakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions made from analysis and interpretation of results. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: 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 authoring and summarizing technical reports Coaching and mentoring others More about this role What you need to know about this position: The candidate will be responsible for delivering a variety of projects within the Global Gum Base and Encapsulation portfolio - such as maintaining and optimizing products, supporting capacity expansion efforts, and delivering against quality and margin management goals.    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 with documentation, shelf life, regulatory requirements, FTO/IP, and confidentiality requirements.   What extra ingredients you will bring: A strong understanding of the functional characteristics of polymeric materials, ingredients, packaging materials, and process unit operations, including how they impact finished products to meet consumer expectations. 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  Education / Certifications: BS / MS in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field.  Job specific requirements: Minimum of 5-8 years' experience, preferably in the Chemical, Polymer or food industry.  Strong technical foundation and a high level of technical curiosity.  Ability to develop and drive technical project 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 execution.   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  Travel requirements: Travel up to 30%, to global locations (US, LATAM, Europe, Asia) Work schedule: This is a full-time role and could be based in East Hanover, NJ or in Mexico City with in-office expectations of 2-3 days per week.  Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; 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 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. Steht Umzugsbeihilfe zur Verfügung? Es wird keine Umzugsunterstützung angeboten Geschäftsbereich Zusammenfassung Die Vereinigten Staaten sind der größte Markt in der Familie von Mondelēz International, mit einer großen Mitarbeiterzahl und hohem Volumen in der Fertigung. Hier produzieren wir die Lieblingsprodukte vieler Haushalte, um Verbraucher mit dem richtigen Snack zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und auf die richtige Art und Weise hergestellt zu versorgen. Wir haben in den gesamten USA Büros, Vertriebs-, Fertigungs- und Distributionsstandorte, um sicherzustellen, dass Verbraucher unsere Klassiker, darunter Marken wie Oreo und Chips Ahoy! Kekse, Ritz, Wheat Thins und Triscuit Cracker und Swedish Fish und Sour Patch Kids Süßwarenprodukte überall im Land in ihrer Nähe finden. Mondelēz Global LLC ist ein Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Arbeitgeber. Alle qualifizierten Bewerber und Bewerberinnen werden ohne Rücksicht auf ihre ethnische Herkunft, Hautfarbe, Religion, Geschlecht, sexuelle Orientierung, Geschlechtsidentität, Staatsangehörigkeit, Behinderungen, geschützten Veteranenstatus oder andere gesetzlich geschützte Merkmale berücksichtigt. Bewerber und Bewerberinnen, die für die Teilnahme am Bewerbungsprozess eine Unterkunft benötigen, können sich an Tel.: 847-943-5460 wenden, um Hilfestellung zu erhalten. Weitere Informationen zu Ihren Bundesrechten finden Sie in EEOpost.pdf; EEO ist das Gesetz - Plakatbeilage; Transparenz und Nichtdiskriminierung bei der Bezahlung; Kennen Sie Ihre Rechte: Diskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz ist illegal. Stellentyp Regulär Product development Science & Engineering Bei Mondelēz International sehen wir es als unsere Aufgabe, Menschen mit dem richtigen Snack zum richtigen Zeitpunkt und auf die richtige Art und Weise hergestellt zu versorgen. Das bedeutet, eine breite Palette an köstlichen, qualitativ hochwertigen Snacks zu liefern, die die wichtigen Momente des Lebens bereichern, hergestellt mit nachhaltigen Zutaten und Verpackungen, bei denen sich die Verbraucher gut fühlen können. Wir haben ein reichhaltiges Portfolio mit starken Marken – sowohl global als auch lokal. Darunter befinden sich viele bekannte Marken wie Oreo, belVita und LU im Segment Kekse; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka und Toblerone im Segment Schokolade; Sour Patch Kids Candy und Trident Kaugummi. Wir sind stolz, weltweit bei Keksen, Schokolade und Süßwaren auf Platz 1 zu sein sowie auf Platz 2 bei Gummi- und Geleeartikeln. Unsere 80.000 exzellenten Fachkräfte und Macher sind in Betriebe in mehr als 80 Länder verteilt und verkaufen unsere Produkte in über 150 Ländern auf der ganzen Welt. Sie wollen wachsen und nur mit ihnen können wir unsere Ziele und Werte leben. Wir sind eine diverse Gemeinschaft, die etwas bewegen kann; und das schnell. Werde Teil unserer Gemeinschaft und Mach’s zu deinem Moment!

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