**Job Description** **Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?** **Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.** As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. **Big enough to reach the top. Small enough to help you get off the ground.** Are you studying towards a Degree in Food Science, Engineering, or other scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Food & Nutrition, Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Physics)? Do you want a taste of the career you could have with Mondelez? Sink your teeth into one of our sweet internships.  Our Internships are 12 months long (although some roles have the flexibility to be shorter) and during your placement, we’ll make you an integral part of our team and give you a real job – with real responsibilities – from day one. We hope to help you expand your horizons and encourage your personal and professional development.  We want to make sure you get the most from your time with us. That’s why once you join we’ll work out ambitious but achievable goals for you. Then through the support of a mentor and regular reviews with your manager, we’ll help you achieve them. **Life in Research Development Quality:** As an intern in R&D at Mondelēz International, you’ll take ownership of projects. You will contribute to the future of snacking by keeping the consumer at the heart of our innovation. Deliverables may include producing technical reports and presentations, sharing insights with stakeholders and fostering transparency and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to work with the broader RDQ community, business functions, and external suppliers, building your network and confidence. Beyond your primary project, you may support ongoing activities, gaining diverse experiences and contributing to a sustainable future. For some roles, occasional international travel may be required. **About the role** : **Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (SARA):** This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of food innovation. As an R&D–Scientific and Regulatory Intern, you'll work alongside experienced food scientists, chemists, chemical engineers, contributing to the creation and improvement of some of the world's most beloved snack brands. This is a chance to learn about the entire product development lifecycle and work with global and regional stakeholders to drive innovation, product quality, productivity and sustainability. **Key Responsibilities:** + Ensures that finished products for EU and UK markets are compliant with European legislations, local legislations, company policies, and are marketed in responsible, fair and honest matter. + Helps in review & approval of commercial advertising, consumer and trade press releases, websites, and social media to ensure they comply with Food Labelling Regulation. + Helps to devise legal names and to validate claims on new product development. + Prepares and coordinates finished product labelling (Product Label Reports) for low complexity projects by working closely with Regulatory Affairs team, R&D, PCM and Marketing. + Reviews product labelling (Artwork) and submits comments into Artwork Approval System to ensure all mandatory elements are present and are compliant with all relevant regulations (legal name, ingredient list, allergens, nutritional information, product claims, storage, net weight…). + Takes part in specification system Data Excellence, Digitalization initiatives. + Supports the Scientific Affairs team with horizon scanning, monitoring of EU and UK emerging regulations, assesses their impact and builds communication materials. Supports development and implementation of our external advocacy positions. + Creates and updates our Global, EU and UK trackers on food labelling, health and nutrition policies. **What we're looking for:** **Education** : Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Engineering, or other scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Food & Nutrition, Physical Sciences, Materials Science, Physics) with a predicted end grade of a 2:1 - (or equivalent). + **Communication skills** : Demonstrates strong analytical, communication and presentation abilities. + **Technical Rigour:** Able to apply scientific approach to new situations whilst maintaining a well thought out approach. Has strong attention to detail. + **Initiative** : A pro-active and highly motivated team player who thrives on new challenges, building relationships, and working autonomously. + **Agility:** Able to manage multiple tasks, adapt quickly, and respond to feedback constructively. + **Collaborative Mindset:** Comfortable working in diverse teams with project managers, marketers, scientists, engineers, and suppliers. + **Creativity & Curiosity** : You love to explore, ideate, and challenge the norm. You’re not afraid to ask, “what if?”. You show eagerness to grow and learn and bring fresh ideas. **This position does not meet the minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.** **Additional desirable skills:** Passion/inquisitiveness about food, food labelling and regulations, nutrition, wellbeing and food production. **What you’ll gain:** It’s the people that makes Mondelez a great place to work and there is a comprehensive onboarding and training plan with buddies on hand to fully support your time with us. + Hands-on experience of the regulatory compliance process in the diverse, multilingual team in a leading global snacking company's R&D team. + Technical skills in product recipe assessment, labelling preparation and food legislations. + The opportunity to network with experienced scientists and engineers in the food industry in a diverse and multicultural environment. + Contribute to the regulatory compliance of innovative and exciting new products. + Additional benefits: Access to discounted staff shop, discounted on-site gym membership and online GP services. **Starting salary: £23,000** Closing date for applications is midday **Tuesday 21st October 2025** . We will be holding our final stage assessment center for this role in-person at our Bournville offices on **Tuesday 25 of November 2025** . Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. **A word from one of our 23-24 interns:** _"Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring our products are safe, compliant, and clearly communicated to consumers. This internship offers a unique blend of regulatory and scientific exposure. You'll collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and R&D, reviewing labels, artwork, and claims to meet EU and UK food legislation._ _Beyond approvals, you'll support horizon scanning projects and develop communication materials, gaining insight into how food policies shape innovation. You'll be encouraged to share your questions and ideas, taking ownership of your projects._ _This experience will strengthen your technical knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and communication skills. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of regulatory affairs and a real sense of accomplishment. Be prepared to learn a lot and contribute meaningfully!"_ For more details on our Early Careers schemes and advice on our application process, visit our careers site today - Early Careers - UK | Mondelēz International, Inc. (mondelezinternational.com) (https://www.mondelezinternational.com/United-Kingdom/Early-Careers/) **Mondelēz is a diverse and inclusive employer with an objective to ensure a fair and equal hiring process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to apply or throughout our assessment process please contact earlycareersenquiries@mdlz.com stating “UK&I Early Careers” as the subject.** **Our candidate requirements are based on criteria to enable you to succeed in the role. If you have narrowly missed the above requirements and there are extenuating circumstances that you would like us to consider, you can let us know by contacting earlycareersenquiries@mdlz.com stating “UK&I Early Careers” as the subject and attaching a letter from your school/university to confirm your extenuating circumstances.** **Relocation Support Available?** **Business Unit Summary** **We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!** **_Our people make all the difference in our succes_** 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. **Excited to grow your career?** We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! **IF YOU REQUIRE SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION OR DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RECRUITER** **Job Type** Intern (Fixed Term) Interns Early Careers 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.