Senior Scent Design Manager - Fine Fragrance

IFF; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Dubai (UAE) seeks a (Senior) Scent Design Manager to contribute creatively to new fragrance themes, technologies and consumer solutions, collaborating across functions.

You will guide olfactive strategy, work with perfumers, technical teams, insights and marketing, and manage Go-To-Market projects to deliver differentiating fragrance solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent olfactive communication skills to support the creative process and odor memory.
• Solid understanding of market/consumer trends and preferences.
• Strong project management skills and disciplined/process-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage Go-To-Market Projects and implement fragrance development strategies.
• Collaborate with perfumers, technical teams, consumer insights, and marketing to develop fragrance solutions.
• Define and guide the olfactive strategy and provide direction to perfumers to drive creativity.
• Establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and share market insights across the organization.

Skills

Olfactive communication

Market trend knowledge

Fragrance development

Project management

English fluent

Education

Master's in Perfumery

Bachelor's in Perfumery

Science background

Job description

Job Summary IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As (Senior) Scent Design Manager, you will collaborate across functions and levels to contribute creatively to the development and introduction of new fragrance themes, technologies, consumer solutions, ideas and new development processes. The role is based in our Scent Creative Center in Dubai (UAE). Together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You ll Make a Difference

Manage Go-To-Market Projects and implement innovative fragrance development strategies Connect market, customer and consumer needs to identify, develop and/or recommend competitive product solutions to drive business results Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (perfumers, technical, consumer insights, marketing) to uncover challenges and opportunities and develop new fragrance solutions and capabilities Develop creative strategies according to Holistic Scent Design principles Consumer Insights strategy: define what to learn from consumers to gain competitive advantage and build winning consumer relevant solutions Manage the execution of the olfactive strategy by providing creative direction and olfactive guidance to perfumers to stimulate creative exploration and differentiation Establish and maintain effective relationships with (internal) stakeholders and gain their trust and respect Communicate and maintain awareness on market developments and competitive insights and actively share knowledge with other parts of the organization

What Makes You the Right Fit

Excellent olfactive communication skills which supports the overall creative process - discriminate, describe (association) and odor memory Ability to effectively identify potential fragrance or technology solutions based on market relevance Solid understanding of market/consumer trends and consumer behaviors/ preferences Fragrance ingredient and technology understanding to facilitate communication with technical teams and perfumers Basic technical understanding of fragrance formulations and assess stability risks Strong project management skills, disciplined and process oriented Master s or bachelor s degree in Perfumery, Science, Chemistry, Consumer Science, Product Research or any other relevant discipline Fluent in English

How Would You Stand Out?

Open minded, strong agility and shows courage Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure Commercial mindset, bottom line oriented Team player, ability to motivate others towards a common goal to achieve results Excellent influencing skills across all levels within the organization

Desired Candidate Profile

Excellent olfactive communication skills which supports the overall creative process - discriminate, describe (association) and odor memory Ability to effectively identify potential fragrance or technology solutions based on market relevance Solid understanding of market/consumer trends and consumer behaviors/ preferences Fragrance ingredient and technology understanding to facilitate communication with technical teams and perfumers Basic technical understanding of fragrance formulations and assess stability risks Strong project management skills, disciplined and process oriented Master s or bachelor s degree in Perfumery, Science, Chemistry, Consumer Science, Product Research or any other relevant discipline Fluent in English

• Open minded, strong agility and shows courage
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment and deliver under pressure
• Commercial mindset, bottom line oriented
• Team player, ability to motivate others towards a common goal to achieve results
• Excellent influencing skills across all levels within the organization