Global Fragrance Strategy Lead

Givaudan; Argenteuil; On-site; EUR 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & benefits

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Givaudan in Argenteuil invites an experienced Senior Creative Fragrance Manager to lead olfactory strategies across brands and markets, collaborating with Perfumers, Marketing and CMI to deliver winning fragrance solutions. You will translate consumer insights into actionable guidelines, manage global briefs, drive business growth, and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes deep fragrance knowledge, project leadership and the use of digital tools to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced degree a plus.
• Fluent in English.
• 10+ years in the fragrance industry.
• Strong expertise in fragrance evaluation and olfactory development.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex and global projects.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with digital tools and CMI methodologies.
• Proven track record of new business wins.

Responsibilities

• Develop olfactive strategies for clients, brands and categories, guiding Perfumery teams accordingly.
• Manage and execute multiple complex briefs and deliver fragrance recommendations aligned with customer needs and market trends.
• Coordinate regional and global fragrance development projects.
• Translate CMI insights and results into clear olfactory guidelines for Perfumers.
• Contribute to proactive fragrance creation and innovation initiatives.
• Apply best practices and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Contribute to business development and successful project wins.
• Anticipate market and consumer trends through close collaboration with Marketing and CMI teams.
• Build and share olfactory knowledge on markets, customers and categories within the organization.
• Strong knowledge of Perfumers' themes, collections and fragrance development processes.
• Advanced understanding of product categories, product design principles and technical constraints.
• Strong understanding of fragrance innovation, manufacturing and stability considerations.
• Strong ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders on creative and technical matters.
• Ability to build trusted customer relationships and take ownership of brands and projects.
• Skilled at articulating clear olfactive and creative strategies.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing and a positive team environment.
• Familiarity with CMI tools, protocols and practices.
• Comfortable using digital solutions to support decision-making and efficiency.

Skills

Fragrance industry experience

Project management

Communication skills

Digital tools & CMI methodologies

Market trend analysis

Customer relationship building

Education

University degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Givaudan in Argenteuil invites an experienced Senior Creative Fragrance Manager to lead olfactory strategies across brands and markets, collaborating with Perfumers, Marketing and CMI to deliver winning fragrance solutions. You will translate consumer insights into actionable guidelines, manage global briefs, drive business growth, and build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes deep fragrance knowledge, project leadership and the use of digital tools to