**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.** At Mondelēz International, we empower people to snack right. Think about it. All around the world, there’s a universal cultural tension: the lines between meals and snacks are blurring. From on-the-go “second breakfast” needs to a mindful moment of indulgence in the evening, our brands and products have opportunities to satisfy consumers throughout the day. So there’s an increasing snacking need – but consumers don’t want to have to choose between snacking and eating right. Insert Mondelēz International ... and our Purpose to empower people to snack right. Consumers decide what and how they want to eat. We simply obsess over their interests and innovate to make sure they continue to reach for the goodness of our snacks when they want a delicious, wholesome, nutritious, or indulgent bite made from ingredients and with packaging they can feel good about. Our purpose drives each decision we make. It is the lens through which we see the world. It inspires us to give our best each day. And it gives our work deeper meaning. We empower people to snack right. **How you will contribute** **Purpose of Role** **: Director Global Innovation, OREO** **Location: US, East Hanover** Oreo is one of Mondelez' biggest and fastest growing brand. It's the most iconic global cookie brand in the world, present in over 100 markets. The brand has been growing double digits and doubled in the past 10 years, as we continue to be led by our brand purpose of ‘connecting the world through playfulness’, bringing our little black and white cookie that begs to be played with, to more and more households around the world. We are inviting you to join our dynamic team at OREO as we seek a passionate and visionary individual to fill the role of Global Innovation Director. In this key position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the biscuits category on a global scale. As a forward-thinking leader, you will be responsible for driving long-term innovation strategies that elevate OREO's position as a trailblazer in the industry. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will identify emerging trends, consumer insights, and technological advancements to develop groundbreaking product concepts and experiences. Your creativity and strategic mindset will be instrumental in ensuring OREO remains at the forefront of the ever-evolving consumer landscape. If you are enthusiastic about pushing boundaries and shaping the future of the beloved OREO brand, we invite you to be a catalyst for change in our global innovation journey. Key Responsibilities: + Lead Next Gen OREO to future proof the brand by delivering the new core sandwich cookie to anchor a global brand relaunch + Identify and prioritize white spaces innovation territories with strategic and commercial analysis: selecting the right growth drivers, forecasting, and identifying the appropriate competitive and trends intel data to support recommendations. + Create and implement a roadmap and funnel of future-proof innovation ideas grounded in deep consumer and category insights, to ensure profitable and sustainable brand growth in our long term Vision 2030. + Develop solid learning plans globally to develop and validate product ideas, to be handed over to lead markets for more detailed feasibility and implementation. + Streamline OREO's packaging strategy together with R&D and lead BUs. Monitor relevant competitor innovation activity and work closely with Category Strategy to fuel innovation portfolio strategy. + Identify biggest opportunities for OREO’s core renovation strategy and work with lead BU’s in execution. + Discovernewinnovation methodologies and innovation agencies. Fuel marketing capabilities with key learnings, to strengthen capabilities within the OREO community. + Inject future consumer trends, alongside I&A into the GAT (Global Acceleration Team) and the broader OREO community. Explore new business models involving consumers in the next generation OREO. **What extra ingredients you will bring:** + Bachelor's Degree preferred. + 10+ years of relevant work experience. Track record of developing and launching successful innovations + Highly analytical with strong conceptual skills, understanding consumer needs not only rationally but also emotionally. + Proven experience shaping high-level strategies and working through many cross- functional teams across time zones to meet objectives. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills + Growth modelling tools, including consumer demand spaces, market and competitive analytics and financial reporting tools. + Brand Architecture & Portfolio Management + Compelling Insight Understanding & Translation to Strategy For salaried roles based: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $136,,200 to $238,350; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. (for Band I+ also include… and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program). In addition, Mondelez Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company No Relocation support available **Business Unit Summary** **The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we** **produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including** **_Oreo_** **and** **_Chips Ahoy!_** **cookies,** **_Ritz_** **,** **_Wheat Thins_** **and** **_Triscuit_** **crackers, and** **_Swedish Fish_** **and** **_Sour Patch_** **_Kids_** **confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.** Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. **Job Type** Regular Brand & Portfolio Management Marketing 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! Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.