Scientist

Responsibilities/Description

Innovation and Technical Responsibility

• Development of new innovations in Home care and Air Care categories.
• Collaborate with R&D and other departments to understand performance technology and introduce new products to the global creative teams
• Design & conduct complex technical work in the area of air care and home care applications (cleaners, wipes, disinfectants, cat litter, etc.)
• 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.
• Able to consult management to obtain appropriate resource or expertise
• Work in partnership with other multidisciplinary departments such as R&D, Sales, Perfumery, & Marketing/CI
• Visit customers with other team members to listen to issues & give input on possible solutions
• Execute the relevant parts of the project within the given timelines
• Be aware of new trends in base formulation due to innovation, regulatory or convenience-Anticipate their impact & suggest studies to understand or alternative solutions

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.
• Suggest & implement ways to improve current processes or methodologies to reduce time, cost or increase performance

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.

Requirements
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.

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