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 translate complex technical challenges into computer simulations to promote rapid, high-quality innovation across our chocolate, biscuit, gum and candy categories. You identify, define and solve complex business problems by applying broad technical knowledge and your in-depth knowledge of your technical specialty. You work collaboratively with others on the team to meet the current and future strategic demands of the business.
How you will contribute
- Plan, lead and manage modelling and simulation projects, working with other scientists to define complex ingredient chemistry challenges to be solved.
- Define data requirements to build simulations; work with internal analytical teams or external organisations to collect the information required
- Use computational chemistry software tools to design, build, test and implement simulations of food ingredient systems, or select and manage delivery through an external partner.
- Validate simulations against experimental data from food ingredient processing trials.
- Report simulation results and work with R&D Subject Matter Experts to embed learnings and deploy into the business quickly, accelerating innovation and product optimisation.
- Write best practice documentation from learnings discovered and develop simplified software tools for others to use based on the simulations.
- Partner with Mondelez Digital Services (IT) to create deployment plans and maintain simulation resources, including hardware and software updates and security and back-up systems.
- Manage key stakeholders across R&D, IT, and external partners to ensure aligned delivery and rapid adoption of simulation outputs.
- Research and keep abreast of developments in computational chemistry, chemical engineering, and simulation techniques to ensure the team stays at the forefront of the field.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
- Working collaboratively internally and externally in a fast-paced, rapidly changing commercial and technical environment
- Communicating complex problems simply to non-technical audiences with business-relevant context
- Problem solving, dealing with ambiguity, standing alone, presentation skills, listening, written communication
- Deep expertise in at least one modelling field
More about this role
A unique opportunity to bring the power of computational chemistry to the world of food science and ingredient innovation. Join a cross-functional R&D team at Mondelez International, where you will translate complex chemistry challenges into cutting-edge computer simulations that drive rapid, high-quality innovation across our global snacking portfolio.
Role Requirements
- Deep expertise in computational chemistry
- Proficiency with computational chemistry software tools (e.g., molecular dynamics, chemical process simulation, reaction modelling)
- Strong understanding of chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, mass and heat transfer phenomena
- Experience in designing, building, testing, and validating computer simulations of chemical systems
- Strong programming capabilities in languages commonly used in scientific computing (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
- Working collaboratively internally and externally in a fast-paced, rapidly changing commercial and technical environment
- Communicating complex chemical and technical problems simply to non-technical audiences with business-relevant context
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and communicate effectively through presentations and written communication
- Ability to work with data and communicate insights through storytelling with data - translating complex analytical outputs into clear, compelling narratives for technical and non-technical audiences
- BSc level education in chemistry-related subject e.g., biochemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering; or equivalent level in computer science, maths etc with ability to show fundamental understanding & experience in chemistry
Preferred
- Experience with complex multi-phase, multi-component materials e.g., foods, cosmetics, etc.
- Experience across laboratories, pilot plants and manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of food science and ingredient chemistry
- Masters/PhD level education in related subject e.g., biochemistry, physical chemistry, chemical engineering, computer science
- Awareness of broader modelling techniques e.g., computational fluid dynamics,
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!
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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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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!
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Job Type
Regular
Scientific Modelling & Simulation
Science & Engineering
Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is characterized by strong company matching, with some eligible groups also receiving a base company contribution. Feedback suggests negotiated updates at represented sites have further enhanced retirement features.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources, life and disability insurance, and tax‑advantaged accounts, supported by wellness and EAP offerings. Onsite or company‑sponsored wellbeing initiatives provide additional day‑to‑day support.
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Parental & Family Support — A published global parental‑leave standard and resources such as lactation/wellness rooms signal structured support for caregivers. Bonding leave for all caregivers and other family‑care supports are highlighted in published materials.
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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
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