Senior Flavorist: Dubai Taste Innovation Lead

IFF; Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF is seeking a Senior Flavorist to join the Creative & Design team in Dubai. You will craft consumer-preferred flavors for dairy, sweets and beverages, integrating flavor chemistry, sensory science and regulatory compliance. Lead projects from concept through launch and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable flavor solutions.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, use of analytical data and staying ahead of regulatory requirements for global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry or related field required.
• 10+ years of hands-on flavor creation across dairy, beverage and sweet categories.
• Fully certified flavor chemist credentials or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of flavor regulations (US and international).

Responsibilities

• Design and formulate innovative flavors for food and beverage applications.
• Lead projects from concept to launch, ensuring timelines and quality.
• Develop flavor profiles using analytical data and sensory evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with global flavor regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations to scale flavors.
• Mentor junior colleagues and share technical expertise.

Skills

Flavor chemistry

Sensory science

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Chemistry

Certified flavor chemist credentials

Job description

IFF is seeking a Senior Flavorist to join the Creative & Design team in Dubai. You will craft consumer-preferred flavors for dairy, sweets and beverages, integrating flavor chemistry, sensory science and regulatory compliance. Lead projects from concept through launch and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable flavor solutions.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior staff, use of analytical data and staying ahead of regulatory requirements for global markets.