Job Summary
Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd exists to deliver the best tasting healthcare products to consumers. Unique to Mondelēz International, the company has a locally managed Research & Development function whose goal is to develop the right healthcare products to meet consumer needs and enable a competitive edge for the business. This role is responsible for the scientific exploration, development, and realization of products, processes, and technologies. Working as part of a cross‑functional team, you will deliver RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance, and productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver product development projects for new and existing products from brief to first production.
- Work cross‑functionally with all parts of the business as a technical resource, issuing reports, statements, and assisting with issue resolution.
- Work in an organized and autonomous manner within tight deadlines to ensure key deliverables are met.
- Maintain momentum and progress on multiple pieces of work at any one time.
- Understand, manage, and escalate risk where relevant, and advise the business on risk with clear recommendations that allow decisive action.
- Communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders internally and externally, ensuring clarity and appropriate level of detail in verbal and written communication.
- Coach others on delivering clear, detailed messages.
- Continuously develop knowledge of key nutritional and licensed medicine landscape themes and discuss development needs with your line manager.
Qualifications
- Degree in Chemistry, Food Science, Pharmacy or equivalent development experience.
- Working knowledge of food regulatory environments.
- Technical skills and knowledge, continuous learning and improvement mindset including application of statistical analysis to datasets.
- Product development experience: delivering product developments from concept to marketplace, meeting supply chain requirements (preferred).
- Process development experience: introducing new or improved processes including equipment trials and scale‑up challenges (preferred).
- Ability to work on teams and independently under guidance.
- Strong prioritization and activity management skills.
- Proactive problem identification and independent solution implementation.
- Effective verbal and written communication, including technical writing.
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn and develop.
- Performance‑Related Bonus scheme.
- Contributory pension (8%–11% employer contribution).
- Life assurance.
- 27 days holiday allowance (possibility to buy 5 extra days) + bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- A flexible benefits programme (e.g., gym discounts, private health insurance, restaurant discounts).
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available.
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) – Product development, Science & Engineering. This is a 18‑month FTC.
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.
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