Sr. Leader, Nutrition & Scientific Affairs

Mondelēz International; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,300 - 192,940; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education related programs

Job summary

Mondelēz International in East Hanover, NJ is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead nutrition strategy and its deployment across the US and Canada. You will lead a team of nutrition professionals, translating science into strategic opportunities for the North America business and guiding claims, communications, and product design.

Collaborate with regulatory, marketing, science affairs, and external partners to advance mindful snacking and policy foresight, while building alliances through

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in nutrition and leadership positions in food/beverage.
• Ability to translate science into credible messages and public-speaking.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and nutrition leadership for North America.
• Lead internal and external engagement on nutrition policy, science and communications.
• Guide claims substantiation, product design and communications grounded in nutrition science.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Copywriting

Education

MBA, MS or PhD in nutrition or related field; RDN preferred

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to revolutionize the future of snacking? We are seeking a visionary professional to spearhead the development and deployment of cutting‑edge nutrition strategies for iconic brands such as belVita, CLIF BAR, Good Thins, and Triscuit across the United States and Canada. In this high‑impact role you will serve as the lead of an expert nutrition team, inspiring and empowering them to translate science and external insights into strategic, actionable opportunities for the North America business. You and your team will champion our mindful snacking strategy, inform innovation and renovation plans, and guide product design, claims, and communications that are rooted in robust nutrition science, regulatory foresight, and evolving consumer needs.

How You Will Contribute

• Offer strategic direction and nutrition thought leadership for our mindful snacking strategy in North America (NA), inspiring product renovations and innovations.
• Work with regulatory, scientific affairs, marketing, consumer insights, nutrition research, and legal to promote nutrition and wellbeing messages and support the development and substantiation of science‑backed claims used across media (packaging, advertising, websites, recipes, materials for health professionals, etc.).
• Lead internal nutrition education programs to increase employee knowledge and implement external health professional outreach programs and nutrition conference strategies to inspire brand recommendations.
• Lead and expand external engagement efforts, partnering with key functions such as scientific affairs and corporate and government affairs, to inform and actively drive the company’s external food and nutrition policy advocacy strategy, engagement plans, and foresight initiatives.
• Serve as a visible leader in trade associations and scientific organizations, representing the company’s business interests, shaping industry positions, and building strategic alliances that advance the advocacy agenda.
• Champion policy foresight by monitoring, interpreting, and anticipating regulatory and policy developments, translating these into proactive business preparedness strategies and advocacy positions.
• As a member of the NSC leadership team, you will direct a team of nutrition professionals (onsite and remote) and elevate the visibility and role of the NSC as a respected partner across the NA business.

What You Will Bring

• Registered dietitian nutritionist.
• Nutrition with deep experience in nutrition communications and nutrition affairs issues management, preferably in the food industry.
• Ability to translate scientific knowledge into relevant and credible messages, deliver dynamic and informative public‑speaking presentations, and strong copywriting skills.
• Influencing senior cross‑functional partners and external bodies.
• Managing people, including developing individuals, setting development plans and managing the career development of a diverse team.
• Handling complexity, working with cross‑country/category teams and with internal and external stakeholders.

More About This Role

• Strategic Thinking.
• Results Driven.
• Proactive & Collaborative Leadership.
• Ability to inspire organizational thinking.
• External Presence & Influence – ability to represent the organization credibly and persuasively in external scientific, policy, and trade forums.

Education / Certifications

MBA, MS or PhD in nutrition or a related field; RDN preferred.

Job Specific Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in nutrition and leadership positions, working in or within the food or beverage industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and influencing senior stakeholders is required.
• Proven understanding of the US food and nutrition landscape and an established expert network.
• Extensive experience in Scientific Affairs, including developing and executing scientific strategies that support business objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership in trade associations and/or scientific organizations, with a track record of advancing organizational priorities through external engagement.
• Proven policy advocacy experience, including interpreting proposed regulations, developing foresight‑driven strategies, and leading activation plans in response to evolving policy landscapes.
• Experience interpreting, developing strategies and leading activation plans in response to proposed regulations.
• Background representing company perspectives in trade associations, science organizations, etc.

Travel Requirements

10‑20 %.

Work Schedule

Onsite role based in East Hanover, NJ with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office. Washington DC (considered).

Salary and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $140,300 to $192,940; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, the position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Benefits include 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 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. We produce well‑loved household favorites to provide consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. Corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. ensure iconic brands such as Oreo, Chips Ahoy!, Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuit, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids are close at hand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mondélez 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Job Type

Regular. Nutrition Strategy & Communications. Science & Engineering.