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Senior Scientist II


Job Location:

Tlalnepantla - Mexico

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

As a SeniorScientistIIsupportingthe Gumportfolioyou will lead end-to-end R&D efforts from product development tooptimizingexisting products while shaping the consumer experience.

How you will contribute

  • You will work independently to planleadand coordinate technical projects in line with R&Dmarketingand manufacturing requirements.

  • You will plan lead and coordinate development activities at the Lab/benchtop level to better understand the Gum Base and Encapsulation product technology (e.g. Formulation development (focusing on Structural Chemical and Physical aspects of the materials used) and modification product shelf-life testing designing for quality consumer test preparation. etc.).

  • You will effectively communicate status and risks and plan lead and coordinate pilot plant and factory trialsin accordance withgood manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements.

  • To provide direction for product development both locally and globally you will use digital simulation models to obtainunderstandand interpret consumer insights and commercial information.

  • In this role you will create andmaintainaccurateconsumer-led specifications andbe responsible forstakeholder management and influencing decisions based on conclusions made from analysis and interpretation of results.

What you will bring

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

  • Leading R&D teams and influencing cross-functional teams

  • Handling multiple priorities

  • Proactivelyidentifyingcomplex technical or business problems and creating and implementing solutions

  • Applying technical curiosity and understanding to interpret and analyze data

  • Effectively influencing senior-level and cross-functional stakeholders verbally and in writing includingauthoringand summarizingtechnical reports

  • Coaching and mentoring others

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

  • The candidate willbe responsible fordelivering a variety of projects within the Global Gum Base and Encapsulation portfolio - such asmaintainingandoptimizingproducts supporting capacity expansion efforts and delivering against quality and margin management goals.

  • The candidate must be versatile able to work in cross-functional teams and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects. The candidate should be able toleverageexperts/partners to ensure compliancewithdocumentation shelf life regulatory requirements FTO/IP and confidentiality requirements.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

  • A strong understanding of the functional characteristics of polymeric materials ingredients packaging materials and process unit operations including how theyimpactfinished products to meet consumer expectations.

  • Drive excellence in Project Management

  • Plan and execute work plans including development of timelines risk assessments and contingency plans

  • Analyze results of experiments and translate them into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support

  • Have strong knowledge of the commercialization process

  • Identify and efficiently utilize necessary resources to achieve timely delivery of project objectives

Education / Certifications: BS / MS in Polymer Science Chemistry ChemicalEngineeringor related field.

Job specific requirements:

  • Minimum of 5-8years experience preferably in the ChemicalPolymeror food industry.

  • Strong technical foundation anda highlevel of technical curiosity.

  • Ability to develop and drive technicalprojectwith proper scientific rigor: conductappropriate testing gather and analyze data and develop recommendations based on findings.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projectsprioritizeand manage complexity- from bench top to execution.

  • Participate in cross functional teams toidentifyand resolve technical issues.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization

Travel requirements: Travel up to 30% to global locations (US LATAM Europe Asia)

Work schedule: This is a full-time role and could be based in East Hanover NJ or in Mexico City with in-office expectations of 2-3 days per week.

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 lifes 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 80000 makers and bakers are located in more than80countries and we sell our products in over150countries 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 happenand 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

Regular

Product development

Science & Engineering

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. 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. ... View more

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