Ingredient Solutions Director

Givaudan Suisse SA Vacant since: 05.12.2025 Number of jobs: 1

Ingredient Solutions Director, Europe

Location: 8310 Kemptthal (ZH)

Employment: Permanent, 100%, Immediate

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead strategy for ingredient and formula optimisation across product portfolio.
• Implement processes and risk‑management frameworks to protect supply and reduce complexity without compromising quality.
• Enhance the profile of ingredient and formula management within the organisation.

Innovation & Development

• Introduce market‑leading tools and methodologies for proactive and reactive formula optimisation.
• Evaluate and refresh ingredient palettes to deliver better performance, meet regulatory guidelines, and align with consumer trends such as natural, clean label, and sustainable sourcing.
• Use AI and digital tools to anticipate ingredient challenges and spot gaps before they become operational issues.

Execution Excellence & Customer Focus

• Lead validation and execution of formula changes, ensuring smooth roll‑outs to manufacturing and customer supply chains.
• Launch plans that directly enhance business and customer outcomes, such as improving delivery efficiency or reducing lead times by formula optimisation.
• Align ingredient and formula expertise tightly with commercial goals, delivering tailored, high‑value solutions for customers.

Knowledge, Systems and Compliance

• Translate EU food, flavouring, and additive compliance developments into practical business practices.
• Lead processes for formula change and industrialisation, using data and KPIs to ensure speed, accuracy, and transparency.

People & Talent Leadership

• Build, coach and empower teams across Europe, nurturing expertise and creating a future talent pipeline.
• Promote collaboration with internal communities from Flavourists to Issue Management teams, sharing best practice and mutual support.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Technology, or similar technical discipline.
• 15+ years of leadership experience in formulation, ingredient or flavour technology, product development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in ingredient delivery systems, scale‑up, and industrialisation.
• Experience with supplier management, procurement, and financial accountability.
• In‑depth knowledge of EU food regulations, labelling, allergens, and compliance regimes (REACH, Novel Foods).
• Experience in R&D pipelines, trend translation, and bringing innovations from concept to market.
• Track record in cross‑functional leadership and talent development.
• Business fluency in English; additional languages advantageous.

Benefits in Kemptthal

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• Flexible working model with a 40‑hour work week.
• Additional paid days off and favorable pension fund contributions.
• Subsidised meals in the staff restaurant and discounted catering offers.
• Access to a sport and leisure club with on‑site amenities.
• Discounts at the company shop and free staff parking.
• Subsidised REKA vouchers and SBB half‑fare travel card.
• Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water) at all locations.
• Worldwide private accident coverage with free choice of hospital.