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Requisition ID :500524
IFF is seeking a highly motivated Scent Technology and Innovation Scientist to join our team. The position will provide new fragrance creations, concepts, and solutions to our Fabric and Home Care technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Product and Innovation Management
- Design & conduct complex technical work in the areas of fabric and home care applications (detergents, fabric conditioners, cleaners, air care products and devices.
- Collaborate with R&D and other departments to understand performance technology and introduce new products to the global creative teams.
- Provide key technical support to project teams and lead small scope projects internally and externally.
- Define critical partnerships with external suppliers to support key programs and initiatives.
- Drive IP Strategy for focused initiatives to maximize IFF competitive position.
Talent Management
- Optimize team performance through excellent leadership, stretching goal setting, coaching and development.
- Identify and develop talent to elevate the technical and innovation knowledge as well as leadership competencies of the team.
Communication & Teamwork
- Provide Senior management with clear updates on various initiatives.
- Liaise with various internal cross functional and cross-divisional colleagues and external collaborators.
- Foster a collaborative mindset and build a relationship of trust with other fragrance functions (Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights) to enrich and accelerate the creative process.
- Demonstrate good written and communication skills.
Required Experience:
- PhD or BS/MS & a minimum 6 - 12 years' experience in the industrial food, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic, consumer goods, &/or fragrance industry
- Knowledgeable in lab safety, relevant application, raw materials, & chemical processes
- Proven track record of designing experiments and problem solving
- Good understanding of physical chemistry and fragrance modeling.
- Strong understanding of consumer insights for home care applications is desired
- Can work independently on projects without direct manager supervision
- Proven record of contribution to IP
- Proven record of incorporating technology/innovation into product development
- Project Management skills
We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.
Nearest Major Market: New Jersey
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