Senior Scientist I, Consumer Science Gum & Candy

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.

Under the indirect supervision of a manager, you plan and organize cross-functional projects and develop consumer-centric objectives and strategies in response to business needs. You also interact independently with senior management and stakeholders.

How you will contribute

You will deliver on single or multi-country, multi-stage complex projects, meeting standards and time frames by designing research and producing high quality, actionable data. You will lead all aspects of qualitative and quantitative consumer research and ensure that the data gleaned is translated into a cohesive story. To that end, you will interpret results, report and present findings, and make recommendations that shapes decision making within the project team. In this role, you will also lead descriptive panels, training, data analysis, reporting and assess panelist’s performance, interact with your peers, product developers/marketing and other colleagues, and may take on supervisory responsibility when completing assignments. This role requires and understanding and the application of multivariate statistical methods to gain deeper understanding and insights from the research. Teamwork is essential in this position as you will be working in cross-functional project teams. You will partner with key stakeholders (R&D and commercial/insights) to ensure that the work is aligned with strategic priorities and ensure that procedures are followed and the highest standards of work and environment, health and safety are maintained.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Qualification in food science, engineering, psychology, sociology, food technology, food chemistry or similar
• Experience in Consumer Science including Qualitative and quantitative consumer testing methods
• Understand statistical methods and application to sensory / consumer research to analyze data and interpret results
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy to create solutions and work independently
• Digital fluency – comfortable using digital research tools and data platforms.
• Handling multiple priorities and adhering to deadlines
• Working with cross-functional teams and business partners
• Project planning and management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – able to clearly convey findings and influence through evidence
• Work with cross functional teams and business partners
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment for self and others
• Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Happy to taste gums and jelly sweets on a regular basis

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

• Responsible for all sensory and consumer research performed for the Gum & Candy category for Europe, including Innovation, Productivity and Core Maintenance
• This is temporary, fixed-term position till September 2027

Education / Certifications:

• Degree holder, preferable with Sensory / Consumer qualification

Job specific requirements:

• Strong knowledge of Consumer Science / Consumer Insights

Travel requirements:

• Wroclaw, Poland; travel only rarely (1-2 per year).

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad 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 globally and locally 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 top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.

Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people 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.

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)

Consumer Science

Science & Engineering