Fragrance Product Performance Lead (12-Month FTC)

Smart4 Sciences; Bishop's Stortford; Presencial; GBP 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Smart4 Sciences is seeking a Product Performance Development Manager for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in the UK. The role combines hands‑on fragrance performance testing with leadership of a small technical team and close collaboration with perfumers, development, commercial and technical teams.

The successful candidate will drive testing strategies, deliver technical reports, and present findings to customers.

Qualificações

• 3–5+ years fragrance industry experience.
• Experience with fragrance applications and product performance testing.
• Scientific or chemistry-based qualification.
• Experience mentoring technical staff.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop the Product Performance Development team.
• Plan and coordinate reactive and proactive fragrance performance testing.
• Carry out and oversee testing covering stability, weight loss, viscosity and sensory performance.
• Develop testing approaches and methodologies to support customer and internal requirements.
• Produce clear technical reports and recommendations for commercial and customer teams.
• Provide technical input and presentations to customers when required.
• Work with perfumery, applications, development and commercial teams to introduce new technologies and solutions.
• Support fragrance applications across Fine Fragrance, Personal Care, Home Care, Household and Fabric Care.
• Develop the technical capability of the team through coaching, training and mentoring.
• Ensure testing equipment, calibration and contracts are maintained appropriately.
• Provide technical leadership and support across the wider UK business.

Conhecimentos

Fragrance industry experience

Team leadership

Fragrance applications

Analytical/problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Mentoring

Formação académica

Science/chemistry degree

Ferramentas

Testing equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Smart4 Sciences is seeking a Product Performance Development Manager for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract in the UK. The role combines hands‑on fragrance performance testing with leadership of a small technical team and close collaboration with perfumers, development, commercial and technical teams.

The successful candidate will drive testing strategies, deliver technical reports, and present findings to customers.