Senior Product Developer: RDQ & Pilot Trials

Mondelez International; Park Central; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelēz International in the UK is seeking a Product Developer to support RDQ activities for new product development and portfolio improvements across Kitchen and Aurora programs. You will coordinate pilot plant trials, work with cross-functional teams, and help ensure consumer-focused specifications and quality standards.

The role blends hands-on scientific execution with cross-functional alignment, requiring strong technical writing, data interpretation, and stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of product development experience in the food industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead RDQ activities for new product development and portfolio improvements.
• Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials per GMP/HACCP.
• Write technical reports with analyses, conclusions and recommendations.
• Create and maintain consumer-led specifications and coordinate stakeholder input.

Skills

Food Science

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Technical writing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

BSc in Food Science / Chemistry / Chemical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Data management

Specification databases

Job description

Mondelēz International in the UK is seeking a Product Developer to support RDQ activities for new product development and portfolio improvements across Kitchen and Aurora programs. You will coordinate pilot plant trials, work with cross-functional teams, and help ensure consumer-focused specifications and quality standards.

The role blends hands-on scientific execution with cross-functional alignment, requiring strong technical writing, data interpretation, and stakeholder influence.