Senior Technical Perfumer

How you will Contribute

• Lead critical Regional and International reformulations projects.
• Ensure IFF resources and required outcomes (regulatory changes, base changes, stability or technical issues resolution, complexity reduction) remain balanced and respect agreed deadlines.
• Lead Regional supply ingredient crisis projects and collaborate with manufacturing team to develop acceptable solutions for customers.
• Contribute to new R&D ingredients assessment by creating effective demos if required.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Regulatory experts to ensure de-risking strategy of most critical ingredients.
• Develop relevant and well-conceived formal presentations to raise awareness of certain topics within the organization (Creative Perfumers, Creative Center Director, Commercial team, GRA etc) and support IFF leadership on tackling specific topics requiring Perfumery expertise.
• Manage, train, coach and occasionally support HR to recruit Apprentice, Junior and Technical Perfumers in the Asia region, to ensure effective teamwork and development opportunities for all.

What you will need to be successful

• Masters or Bachelor Degree in Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Fragrance or any other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of Perfumery proven track record in Asia or International experience in the Fragrances industry.
• Business acumen with high customer orientation, skilled in business and project management.
• Exceptional Olfactory evaluation skills across multiple applications with strong ingredients knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence across levels thanks to solid communication and presentation skills.
• Problem solver and solutions driven with high self-drive.
• Knowledge in Fragrance industry regulations.
• Analytical expertise and knowledge. Familiarity or interest for Artificial Intelligence Technology will be a plus.
• Fluency in English mandatory for managing projects, ability to communicate in other regional or local languages clearly a plus
• Willing to travel.