Technical Manager (m/f/d)

Givaudan; Wien; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Food Science or Chemistry

Job description

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

In This Exciting Role You Will

People Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a technical team of more than ten professionals
• Support capability building, coaching, and career development
• Create an environment where collaboration, curiosity, and innovation thrive
• Promote a EH&S culture within laboratory and technical environments
• Create safety awareness and continuous improvement plans
• Foster an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and performance

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to the development of technical strategies aligned with business and market priorities
• Improve technical resources, laboratory capabilities, and pilot plant investments
• Strengthen technical execution through cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Champion innovation by introducing new technologies and methodologies

Customer & Business Partnership

• Be a trusted technical advisor for important customer accounts
• Lead customer presentations, product showcases, and technical discussions
• Build relationships that support long-term business growth and customer satisfaction
• Provide technical solutions that balance creativity, feasibility, and commercial success

Product Development & Food Innovation

• Lead product development from concept through industrialization
• Create exciting food and beverage solutions aligned with market trends and consumer expectations
• Ensure formulations meet regulatory, quality, and cost requirements
• Translate sensory insights and customer feedback into unique product experiences

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Bachelor's/ Master's in Food Science, Chemistry OR a related discipline
• At least 7 plus years of relevant experience in a similar role in the food/ flavour industry
• Experience within food applications, flavour development, production, or related technical environments
• 5 plus years of experience in a leadership role
• Business fluent in English; business fluency in German is an advantage
• Passionate about innovation, genuine curiosity, and commitment to developing people and creating meaningful change
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
• Expert in communicating and presenting in front of multiple stakeholders on different levels

Benefits You Will Love

• Pension Fund (for permanent positions)
• Life-, Accident- and Travel Insurance
• Travel allowance
• Meal allowance

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.