Product Development Scientist II (Fixed-Term) (F/M/X)

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Junior
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Conduct product development, portfolio maintenance, and productivity projects within cross-functional teams. Plan and execute pilot plant and factory trials under GMP and HACCP requirements, perform shelf-life testing, prepare consumer tests, analyze results, and produce technical reports with recommendations. Maintain consumer-led specifications, communicate project status and risks, and support food product innovation. The fixed-term role runs through December 2027 and may require up to 20% travel within Europe.
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Job 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 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
With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
  • Food science, science, or engineering experience ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
  • Working in teams and independently with the guidance of a manager
  • Prioritizing and managing activities
  • Identifying problems proactively and creating 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

What extra ingredients you will bring:
Great communication and project management skills
Experience of working in the food industry, specific experience of confectionery and/or chocolate would be an additional advantage but not mandatory
Education / Certifications:
  • A food science, science, or engineering qualification at university level / degree
  • Food science, science, or engineering experience (2+ years) ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
  • English language skills. Speaking Polish is not mandatory.

Travel requirements:
Some travel within Europe may be required, depending on the projects undertaken, but we would not expect this to exceed 20% of your time
Duration: Please note that this role is a fixed term role, until December 2027.
The responsibilities of this position are performed within the framework of a regional business model that is defined and managed by Mondelēz Europe GmbH, Switzerland.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We are leading the future of snacking with mouth-watering iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita, LU and Ritz biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Green & Blacks, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Philadelphia and Dairylea cheese; and Maynards Bassetts, Trebor and Trident gums. Our more than 80,000 colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Great people and great brands. That's who we are. Join us on our journey to continue leading the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.
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 development
Science & Engineering

Skills Required

  • University-level degree or qualification in food science, science, or engineering
  • At least 2 years of food science, science, or engineering experience, ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
  • English language skills
  • Experience working in the food industry
  • Communication and technical writing skills
  • Project management skills
  • Experience in confectionery or chocolate

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) savings plan with employer matching and, in some cases, additional employer contributions. This is positioned as a strong component of the U.S. package across multiple role types, with plan terms noted for verification.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave provides paid bonding time for primary and secondary caregivers, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Company materials specify a defined paid bonding period in the U.S., with additional birth-recovery leave where applicable.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription benefits, employee assistance, and other protections. The offering is described as broad, with multiple coverage options available.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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