Mondelēz International · 6 hours ago
Associate Principal Scientist - Consumer Science
Business Unit Head Office - East Hanover, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expMondelēz International is a leading company in the snacking industry, and they are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist in Consumer Science. This role involves managing technical and scientific professionals to provide consumer science support and contribute to research programs that lead to actionable business results.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide Consumer Science related support to Mondelēz global legal entities, per service agreements
Lead and conduct single or multistage large programs/projects, delivering to the required standards and agreed timescales, including designing research to meet objectives, to produce good quality, actionable data, interpreting results, reporting/presenting findings, making recommendations and contributing to decision making
Lead category appraisal and DOE studies including the statistical principles applied as part of the overall research plan
Understands and applies multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from research conducted when appropriate
Lead all aspects of consumer research both qualitative and quantitative including the integration/linking of descriptive and consumer data into a cohesive story
Lead the execution of CAD (Consumer Aided Design) work including leading the design of the research program and all executional elements including Knowledge Mapping, Value Diagramming, Product Labs and subsequent analysis and reporting of results
Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial / Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic priorities of the business
Assumes leadership role on cross-functional teams and interfaces with all levels of the organization
Work with the Consumer Science management team to prioritize workload
Seeks improvement on existing methods in line with good scientific principles
To provide support to the Consumer Science management team by role modelling leadership behaviors and deputizing for line manager as required
Look for opportunities to provide informal coaching and to share experience with more junior colleagues
Proactively seeking ways to improve all aspects of the department, including functional methodologies, practical solutions and facilities and presenting these ideas in an appropriate way to the Consumer Science management team
Contribute to CS Team goals by participating on teams where new methodologies and capability are evaluated, proposed and implemented
Ensure an efficient and safe running of the sensory laboratory, including maintenance of the quality system, ensuring that procedures are followed properly and highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained
Ensure two-way communication between yourself and other team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's/ Master of Food Science or Nutritional Psychology
Applied Sensory and Consumer Science Certificate
10 years of experience required
Strong knowledge of statistical theory and its application to sensory/consumer research
Lead and conduct single or multistage large programs/projects, delivering to the required standards and agreed timescales, including designing research to meet objectives, to produce good quality, actionable data, interpreting results, reporting/presenting findings, making recommendations and contributing to decision making
Lead category appraisal and DOE studies including the statistical principles applied as part of the overall research plan
Understands and applies multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from research conducted when appropriate
Lead all aspects of consumer research both qualitative and quantitative including the integration/linking of descriptive and consumer data into a cohesive story
Lead the execution of CAD (Consumer Aided Design) work including leading the design of the research program and all executional elements including Knowledge Mapping, Value Diagramming, Product Labs and subsequent analysis and reporting of results
Work under a high degree of autonomy to plan and conduct independent projects as a fully engaged cross-functional partner interacting with senior leaders as required to align and deliver on research objectives
Develop project objectives and strategies independently in response to business needs and integrate input from other functional areas to drive towards solutions
Solve complex problems and get things done through both formal and informal channels
Significantly impact the directions/quality of work done by other technical people and deliver expert technical knowledge representing the function
Interact regularly with key stakeholders and may direct activities of junior professionals and/or temporary staff while completing assignments
Interact with Consumer Science/MDLZ senior leaders and professionals outside the company at meetings
Preferred
Effectively partner with stakeholders (R&D and Commercial / Insights) ensuring that the work is in line with the strategic priorities of the business
Assumes leadership role on cross-functional teams and interfaces with all levels of the organization
Work with the Consumer Science management team to prioritize workload
Seeks improvement on existing methods in line with good scientific principles
Provide support to the Consumer Science management team by role modelling leadership behaviors and deputizing for line manager as required
Look for opportunities to provide informal coaching and to share experience with more junior colleagues
Proactively seeking ways to improve all aspects of the department, including functional methodologies, practical solutions and facilities and presenting these ideas in an appropriate way to the Consumer Science management team
Contribute to CS Team goals by participating on teams where new methodologies and capability are evaluated, proposed and implemented
Ensure an efficient and safe running of the sensory laboratory, including maintenance of the quality system, ensuring that procedures are followed properly and highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained
Ensure two-way communication between yourself and other team members
Benefits
Health insurance
Wellness and family support programs
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Paid leave programs
Education related programs
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Company
Mondelēz International
Mondelēz International, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-02-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
2001-06-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dirk Van de Put
Chairman & CEO
Rajesh Ramanathan
Senior Vice President - Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa
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