Global Technical Competence Hub manager

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Your role

The Global Technical Competence Hub Manager is responsible for developing BU's technical competencies via global educational and technical support of the Hair Care, Skin care and Actipones categories.

Responsibilities will include :

• Development and deployment of training tools & workshop templates.
• Development and administration of educational classes for Cosmetic Societies.
• Scientific content creation and distribution in collaboration with GI and GCOMM.
• Participation in industry events with podium and / or poster presentation.
• Identification, validation and development of external testing collaborations.
• Scouting of New Testing Technologies & M&A, JV, partnership opportunities.
• Scanning scientific publications for innovations in areas of interest (skin & hair).
• Customer visits to present pipeline and scientific training.

About you

Profile :

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry. Masters preferred.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience preferably in the cosmetic industry.
• Fluent in English, other languages will be an advantage.
• Highly motivated, creative, well organized, communicative, adaptable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong scientific skills with Business orientation and marketing interest.
• Ability to efficiently manage complex technical projects.
• Expert with IT tools (MS Office, PPT, creation tools…)
• Readiness to travel up to 20-30% of the time.

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.