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Product Development Scientist II (Fixed-Term) (F/M/X)
PL10 MDLZ International RD&Q
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Source date: 11/2/2026
About this role
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 At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader 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 – both global and local. 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 number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They 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. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!