Job Description
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
* Organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks.
* Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements, including development activities such as product shelf‑life testing, designing for quality and consumer test preparation.
* Prepare technical reports that analyze and interpret results, leading to conclusions and recommendations.
* Create and maintain accurate consumer‑led specifications.
What You Will Bring
* Food science, science or engineering ideally in a fast‑moving consumer goods market.
* Experience working on teams and independently with guidance from a manager.
* Prioritizing and managing activities.
* Identifying problems proactively and implementing solutions independently.
* Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions.
* Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing.
* Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities.
More About This Role
This role is based in Bournville, R&D centre within the Beyond the Core Innovation team of the Global Chocolate Technology Organization. The team works on front‑end product development innovation projects for our most loved brands, including Cadbury and Milka, across the globe. You will collaborate with cross‑functional project teams, including marketing, procurement, suppliers, external manufacturers and other RDQ functions.
Education / Certifications
BS or MS equivalent in Food Science & Technology, Chemical Engineering or related field.
Job Specific Requirements
* Previous significant experience (6+ years) in Product Development (RDQ) & innovation in FMCG and/or contract research companies with exposure to applied, industry‑driven innovation.
* Experience in Chocolate and/or Confectionery within UK & Europe is a strong advantage.
* Technical knowledge of food manufacturing technologies, ingredients & processes.
Additional Responsibilities
* Handle multiple projects, prioritize, and manage complexity from bench‑top to execution, delegating tasks when needed.
* Apply fundamental technical understanding and curiosity to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions and propose recommendations.
* Document methodologies, assumptions and findings clearly to enable knowledge transfer and scalability.
* Ensure technical rigor in project delivery by consulting with appropriate SMEs and peer‑review processes.
* Organize and conduct complex pilot plant or plant trials, coordinating work with others.
* Work in collaboration with Marketing/Commercial/Procurement/Supply Chain to provide products/processes that meet or exceed consumer expectations while delivering business benefits.
* Demonstrate resilience and perseverance by leveraging networks, digital tools, expert knowledge and continuous learning to overcome challenges, while embracing difficulties with a coaching mindset.
* Have a good understanding of specification management and other technical processes such as shelf‑life and consumer testing as part of product development activities.
* Stay current with emerging technologies and consumer trends.
* Use and understand digital technologies—such as AI, modelling & simulation, and virtual reality—to drive innovation and identify new opportunities within the role. Actively seek and implement digital solutions to enhance processes and project outcomes.
What Extra Ingredients You Will Bring
* Consumer centric – effectively integrate consumer insights and enterprise data to drive consumer‑centric product design, proactively addressing design tensions through cross‑functional collaboration.
* Problem solving – comfortable navigating ambiguity in project work and complexity using rigorous logic to iteratively assess, quantify, and solve problems.
* Translate front‑end opportunities into well‑defined research questions and actionable test plans.
Contract Information
This is a 2‑year full‑time contract (2026‑2028).
Travel Requirements
5‑10% within Europe & UK.
Work Schedule
Standard working hours (Mon‑Fri), with in‑office expectations of 3 days per week.
Relocation Support
No relocation support available.
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.
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