Senior Scientist I - Product Development

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the snack industry is seeking a Senior Scientist I for Product Development in Birmingham. The role involves leading technical projects, managing cross-functional teams, and contributing to the development of new products in the Premium Chocolate segment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate creativity and agility in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading RDQ teams and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify complex technical problems and implement solutions.
• Experience in writing technical report conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate technical projects for new product development.
• Communicate project status and risks effectively.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and influence decisions based on data analysis.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

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21.05.2025

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Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working as part of a cross-functional team you lead the RDQ activities required to complete new product development and maintain portfolios and/or productivity projects keeping in mind the goal to deliver the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

You will work independently to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements 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. In addition, you will plan, lead and coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). To provide direction for product development, 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 RDQ teams and influencing cross-functional teams
• 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

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

The role will be part of a team and be responsible for developing and delivering technical initiatives which will grow Mondelez’s position in the Premium Chocolate segment. The role will focus on Incremental opportunities on existing brands as well as potential new brands.

The role will report to the Senior Group leader and will have accountability for the creation, development and delivery of New Products in the Premium segment. Initial focus of this role will be on Dark Chocolate working closely with the GlobalInnovation Lead, Supply chain and Procurement/ External Manufacturing Partners.

The role will be Bournville based in UK.

What extra ingredients you will bring - Ability to demonstrate Creativity, Agility and ability to thrive in a small independent team.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.

Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than80countries and we sell our products in over150countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)Product developmentScience & Engineering

Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working as part of a cross-functional team you lead the RDQ activities required to complete new product development and maintain portfolios and/or productivity projects keeping in mind the goal to deliver the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

You will work independently to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements 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. In addition, you will plan, lead and coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). To provide direction for product development, 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 RDQ 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

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

The role will be part of a team and be responsible for developing and delivering technical initiatives which will grow Mondelez’s position in the Premium Chocolate segment. The role will focus on Incremental opportunities on existing brands as well as potential new brands.

The role will report to the Senior Group leader and will have accountability for the creation, development and delivery of New Products in the Premium segment. Initial focus of this role will be on Dark Chocolate working closely with the GlobalInnovation Lead, Supply chain and Procurement/ External Manufacturing Partners.

The role will be Bournville based in UK.

What extra ingredients you will bring - Ability to demonstrate Creativity, Agility and ability to thrive in a small independent team.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.

Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than80countries and we sell our products in over150countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)Product developmentScience & Engineering