Research Fellow Packaging

Job Description Job Description
What makes working at Mondelz International so special? Many things. The iconic brands and global nature of our business. The continuous innovation and endless opportunities to grow. The chance, each and every day, to put a smile on peoples faces. Were the worlds leading maker of Chocolate, Biscuits, Candy and Gum with billion-dollar brands like Cadbury, Milka, Prince and Oreo and we now have an exciting opportunity to join our team.
Purpose of the role:Technical Leader for Global Packaging Organization, representing the function internally and externally as an Industry Expert. Sets business and technical direction as related to own functional area; develops and communicates vision to achieve organization alignment and action at the most senior management levels, Influences external activities & resources, trade / professional organizations / regulatory agencies.
Main Responsibilities:

• Forms/ leads internal and external multidisciplinary project teams to solve complex technical problems or to explore development or exploitation of technology to meet business objectives.
• Impacts business performance across multiple product categories and geographies
• Sponsors and champions external and internal basic research and fundamental knowledge building to influence future business development strategies.
• Could be an invited symposium speaker; could serve as expert on national committees and could have editorial responsibilities (book or chapter editing, journals, editorial review boards).
• Continuously furthers self development.
• Exhibits mastery of current technologies and has broad knowledge of emerging technologies; is skilled in applying / matching appropriate technology with business needs.
• Demonstrates an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness in the application and development of highly advanced technologies.
• Represents the Packaging function on the Technical Career Council.
• Recognised externally as technology expert/ leader and as spokesperson.

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in FMCG (preferred) manufacturing experience, most of it working on innovation, new products, at all phases of development, with a track record of bringing concepts to market with results.

• Global leadership experience, including successful track record leading multi-country and multi-cultural large projects.

• Fearless in driving change, focusing on big ideas, pushing for excellence, challenging the status quo, and inspiring a virtual community across the globe.

• Relentless focus on the consumers, shoppers, customers, competitors.

• Strong ability to influence without authority, and navigate through a vast matrix of cross-functional senior stakeholders and peers with political savvy.

• Is a strong best practice advocate who effectively leads communities and advances knowledge.

• Conducts him/her self with integrity and uses judgement in decision making.

• Skillful in developing and leveraging relationships.

Academic:

• A degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or similar discipline is required.

• Must have credentials that are externally validated (for ex., relevant papers published, scientific/advisory committee memberships, consulted by industry and academic peers, patents and citations).

We pride ourselves on having a high performing and collaborative culture where we offer support and development to enhance your career and develop your knowledge and skills.
In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer an attractive benefits package within a highly successful International business that offers financial rewards and resources, including bonus scheme, contributory pension, life assurance, generous holiday allowance and a flexible benefits programme.
Company Description Even if you're not familiar with our name, you've almost certainly heard of our billion-dollar brands like Cadbury, Milka, Prince and Oreo. Developing the world's favorite snacks, we're passionate about creating delicious moments of joy for people all around the world. Working at Mondel??z International is all about the power of big - and small.

Why big? Because we're the world's leading maker of Chocolate, Biscuits, Candy and Gum. We're ranked #1 in chocolate, biscuits and candy, and #2 in gum. What's more, we employ over 100,000 people worldwide and market products in around 165 countries.

Why small? We go out of our way to hear everyone's point of view, and develop local roots wherever we go. It's this combination of big and small that drives everything we do.

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