Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelez International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd exists to deliver the best tasting healthcare products to consumers. Unique to Mondelez international, Ernest Jackson has a locally managed Research and Development function whose goal is to: Develop the right healthcare products to meet the needs of the consumer and enable a competitive edge for the business. This role is responsible for the scientific exploration, development, and realisation of products, processes, and technologies. Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. How you will contribute Product Development this role is responsible for managing and delivering product development projects for new and existing products. From brief to first production. Cross functional support this role has relationships and works cross functionally with all parts of our business to deliver projects. Acts as a technical resource for the business. This includes issuing reports, statements and assisting with issue resolution. Delivery As a member of an efficient development team you will be expected to: Work in an organised and autonomous manner within tight deadlines to ensure key deliverables are met. Maintain momentum and progress on multiple pieces of work at any one time Understand, manage and escalate risk where relevant Ensure you work towards clear and contracted deliverables and outputs, role modelling the highest levels of focus towards these results, whilst maintaining a degree of flexibility when these contracted outputs and goals change-ensuring you are able to pivot to changes in business requirements Risk Management-As a member of the team, you will be expected to: Effectively analyse, communicate and advise the business on risk and make clear recommendations which take risk into consideration but allow for decisive business action and progress Communication Excel in communications to a wide variety of stakeholders within and outside of R&D, ensuring: verbal and written communication provides the clarity and levels of detail required for the situation and audience. you use your abilities and experience to communicate with clarity and understand if the right message has been received, coach others in delivering a message with the right amount of detail and ensuring the key and important points have been clearly conveyed. Continuous development and knowledge Ensure you are up to date with the Key nutritional and licensed medicine landscape themes. Ensure you highlight and discuss development needs and opportunities with your line manager, to keep your knowledge current and capabilities fit for future needs. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy or equivalent development experience. Working knowledge of food regulatory environments Technical skills and knowledge, continuous learning and improvement mindset including application of statistical analysis to datasets Product Development experience and expertise: experience of delivering product developments from concept to marketplace, to meet the requirements of the whole supply chain (preferred) Process development experience and expertise: experience of introducing new or improved process including equipment trials and scale up challenges (preferred) Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager Prioritizing and managing activities Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing More about this role In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful international business that offers financial rewards and resources, including: Opportunities to learn and develop Performance Related Bonus scheme Contributory pension (between 8% to 11% employer contribution) Life assurance 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) A flexible benefits programme (Gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts, etc). This is a FTC - 18 months Relocation Support Available? No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply _Our people make all the difference in our succes_ Mondelez 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. Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER Job Type Temporary (Fixed Term) Product development Science & Engineering At Mondelez 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! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.