**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
****Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking.Make It With Pride.
**You ensure that technical, scientific and business programs are successfully implemented and that human resources are effectively managed in your area.Working with others, you help set the direction for the division.You regularly interact with all client levels and with technology organizations.
**How you will contribute**You will ensure that consumer science programs are delivered to the required standards and on time and contribute to decision making.You will work with regional and global RD&Q; and marketing leaders to embed the consumer science discipline into the organization and to conduct business updates to ensure that growth targets are being met.In addition, you will support new research programs; develop annual and long-term budgets that include the consideration of human and financial resources; make recommendations for program and process improvements that reflect strategic growth opportunities; and regularly interact with the global head of consume science.You will also champion health, safety and quality strategies for the organization and, as a people leader, create a positive team environment, coaching, mentoring and developing your team while also engaging in effective management change.
**What you will bring**A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:- Consumer science at a senior level with emphasis on the fast-moving consumer goods area- Leading teams and coaching and mentoring others- Partnering with clients and stakeholders as individuals and teams and building relationships- Using negotiation skills effectively to resolve conflict- Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing,



and good organizational development skills- Maintaining a safe working environment for self and others**Executive Summary**As a strategic leader within Mondelēz International, the Director, Consumer Science LA and Global BGCM is pivotal in shaping the future of snacking by embedding unparalleled consumer-centricity across our LA and global BGCM (Beverages, Gum, Candy and Meals) categories.This highly impactful role demands an innovative thought leader who will define the consumer science strategy, elevate capabilities, and inspire a "consumer-first" culture within Consumer Science, and beyond, to deliver superior delightful product and pack experiences that drive sustainable business growth across a diverse product portfolio.
**Role Purpose & Impact**This role is responsible for leading and strategically directing the Consumer Science function for both the LA region and the global BGCM category.
**Director Consumer Science LA and Global BGCM**The Director Consumer Science LA and Global BGCM will collaborate with both the global Head of Consumer Science and the Consumer Science Senior Directors for NA and Global Biscuits and the Consumer Science Senior Director for AMEA and Global Chocolate to ensure leading edge consumer methods are fully adopted and leveraged in the product development and renovation process and for other innovations,



line extensions and productivity projects.The Individual will put a strong emphasis on consumer centricity, understanding the desired consumer experience and ideal product models and working with R&D; in both LA and global BGCM to develop products and packs that deliver against consumer expectations.The individual will be a strong people and enterprise leader with drive and interest in nurturing and building consumer and sensory research capabilities and execution with intentional business acumen to deliver the business and further developing talent in a broad global context with a strong ability to drive change through the organization.
**Key Requirements**- Leading, directing and motivating the Consumer Science Global BGCM and LA organizations which; in strong **partnership with both LA and BGCM global product development, consumer insights and marketing**, develops consumer centric innovative new products.
- Lead the CS teams in LA and globally.Requires **strong people skills and partnership** across the Mondelez organization, both inside and outside R&D-; Partnering with **Insights and Analytics** to develop strong actionable learning plans to deliver novel consumer insights, feedback, product evaluation- Ensuring the LA and General BGCM Consumer Science organization **provide insightful consumer guidance into the development process** enabling development of products and packs that provide superior delightful consumer experiences.
- Further expansion of traditional capabilities to leading-edge Consumer Science capability with strong emphasis on **simplicity, cost and speed**.
- Driving an** inclusive and diverse**culture that enables development of world class Consumer Science and R&D; functional talent.
**Required Qualifications & Experience**

📌 Director, R&D Consumer Science La And Bgcm (Tlalnepantla de Baz)
🏢 Mondelēz International
📍 Tlalnepantla de Baz