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Product Development Scientist (Job Number:CHI01679) - IL-Chicago Description
About Wrigley Wrigley is a recognized leader
in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints,
hard and chewy candies, and lollipops. Wrigley’s world-famous brands –
including Extra®, Orbit®, Doublemint®, and 5™
chewing gums, as well as confectionery brands Skittles®, Starburst®, Altoids® and Life Savers® – create simple pleasures for
consumers every day. With operations in more than 40 countries and
distribution in more than 180 countries, Wrigley’s brands bring smiles to
faces around the globe. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois,
employs approximately 17,000 associates globally, and operates as a
subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated. Based in McLean, Virginia, Mars has net
sales of more than $30 billion, six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and approximately 70,000 Associates
worldwide that are putting our Mars Principles into action to make a
difference for people and the planet through our performance. The
incumbent will support product development initiatives by participating in
the formula creation of new and existing Wrigley's products. They will
proactively work with Marketing, Supply Chain, Activity Management and other
key partners to drive innovation projects for the European Gum Brands, in
particular, Oral Care, 5 and Airwaves. They will ensure sound decision making
throughout the stage gate process resulting in high quality and cost
effective new products. Duties
and responsibilities include: ·
Manage all phases of the development from ideation to
successful commercialization, including an overall product design, process
and specification of raw materials ·
Create, evaluate and commercialize formulations as a
critical player in a multi-disciplinary team ·
Identify proprietary and patent opportunities for
improved competitive advantage ·
Solve problems in manufacturing and improve processing
requirements ·
Apply Consumer Insights and Research Techniques to
create product Key Quality Attributes ·
Connect and collaborate with all functions in the European
organization to ensure clear alignment of activities to deliver business
results ·
Guarantee compliance to internal and external policies,
quality standards and legal requirements The
associate will have accountability for driving selected regional Product NPD
projects. Decision making authority will reside within the creation of new
product formulations to seek approval for progression through stage gates
with the goal of a product launch. Qualifications
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This candidate should be driven with excellent written
and verbal communication skills, while possessing the ability to
constructively challenge cross-functional project teams and business partners
to achieve project goals ·
The candidate will have a proven track record of
delivering against objectives and implementing in regard to quality, time and
cost ·
Bachelor's of Science
required with a technical area including; Chemistry, Food Science ·
Bachelor's as described above, plus 1 to 3 years of
work experience would be preferred ·
Willing to travel up to 15% of time, mainly in Europe The Wrigley Company
is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered
for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need
assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a
disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide
such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a
request. Primary Location
NA-USA-IL-Chicago |
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