Consumer Scientist II Innovation

Mondelez International; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Mondelez International is seeking a Consumer Science professional to lead the holistic consumer learning plan for global biscuits and snacks. You will design research, interpret results, and translate findings into a cohesive story for R&D and Commercial/Insights.

The role requires experience in qualitative and quantitative testing, sensory methods, statistics, and strong communication. Hybrid work in East Hanover, NJ with 10% travel and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods.
• Familiarity with sensory testing methods (e.g., Round Table, QDA).
• Strong statistics skills to analyze data and interpret results.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic consumer learning plans to support global snacks initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align with strategic priorities.
• Interpret results, report findings, and make data-driven recommendations for decision making.
• Possibly supervise junior team members and training; handle multiple priorities.

Skills

Qualitative testing

Quantitative testing

Sensory methods

Statistics

Project planning

Problem solving

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

BS or MS in Food Science/Engineering/Psychology

Job description

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross‑functional projects and develop consumer‑centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs.

You also interact independently with stakeholders.

What you will contribute

You will deliver on single and multi‑stage projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing quality, actionable data.

You will lead development of learning plans and all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and sensory methods and ensure that it is translated into a cohesive story.

To that end, you will interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that contribute to decision making.

In this role, you may also lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist's performance, interact with your peers, junior developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments.

This role requires understanding and the application of multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research.

Teamwork is essential in this position.

You will partner with key stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) and cross‑functional team to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Qualifications in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar
• Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
• Sensory testing methods (Round Table, QDA, Discrimination, etc.)
• Statistics to analyze data and interpret results
• Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines
• Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial/Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic and innovation priorities of the business
• Working with cross‑functional teams and business partners
• Embrace ambiguity. Operate with a lot of ambiguity to tackle new business challenges and changing or emerging consumer behaviors which requires comfort with finding new ways to solve problems.
• Project planning and management skills
• Problem solving, creating solutions and working independently
• Microsoft Office applications
• Effectively communicating verbally and in writing in English

More about this role

What you need to know about this position: In this role you will lead the holistic consumer learning plan to support global beyond the core biscuit and baked snacks as part of the Consumer Science Innovation HUB.

What extra ingredients you will bring

Excitement for our brands and intellectual curiosity.

Education / Certifications

Highly motivated BS or MS degree in Food Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or similar.

Job specific requirements

2-3 years of experience, preferably in the food industry and/or in consumer and sensory studies.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.

Travel requirements

10%

Work schedule

This hybrid opportunity is based in East Hanover, NJ, and requires attendance in the office three days per week.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $69,300 to $95,315; 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.

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, we produce 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 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 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular Consumer Science Science & Engineering.

Purpose and values

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader 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 – both global and local. 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 number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No 2 position in gum.

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They 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. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!