Senior Technical Leader – Food Innovation & Flavor

Givaudan

Wien

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund (for permanent positions)

Life-, Accident- and Travel Insurance

Travel allowance

Meal allowance

Job summary

Givaudan in Vienna, Austria, seeks a senior leader to guide a technical team in food and flavour development. You will drive product development from concept to industrialization while ensuring regulatory and cost requirements.

Translate sensory insights into market-ready solutions and build strong customer partnerships. The role demands 7+ years in food/flavour tech, 5+ years in leadership, and strong project management and communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science, Chemistry OR a related discipline.
At least 7+ years of relevant experience in a similar role in the food/flavour industry.
5+ years of leadership experience.
Business fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a technical team of more than ten professionals.
Contribute to development of technical strategies aligned with business priorities.
Be a trusted technical advisor for important customer accounts and lead discussions with stakeholders.
Lead product development from concept through industrialization and ensure regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.