(Senior) Product Developer - Beverages

Givaudan; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 435,113 - 652,670; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Comprehensive professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Givaudan is seeking a Product Development Specialist in Malmö, Sweden, to lead innovations in beverage solutions. This role involves optimizing flavors, collaborating with customers, and ensuring adherence to Environmental, Health & Safety standards.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in beverage product development, is fluent in English, and possesses strong technical expertise. Enjoy a stimulating work environment with a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in beverage product development including soft drinks and juices.
• Experience with sweet goods and dairy applications is a plus.
• Fluent in English; Nordic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development initiatives selecting and optimising flavours.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful flavour application.
• Evaluate flavour performance and refine formulations based on feedback.

Skills

Beverage product development

Fluent in English

Customer relationship management

Technical expertise in flavour application

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.

Improve product development by applying your technical expertise to create innovative food solutions in the beverage segment that delight customers and enhance their experience.

In this role, you will partner closely with customers to bring ideas to life and deliver results aligned with our business goals and Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) standards.

In this exciting role you will

Product Development

• Lead product development initiatives, selecting and optimising flavours in line with customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to bring flavour applications successfully into finished products.
• Evaluate flavour performance across applications and translate insights into continuous improvements.
• Identify and apply flavour technologies and delivery systems to enhance product performance and customer value.

Technical Leadership

• Act as a trusted technical partner to internal teams and selected customers on formulation and application strategies.
• Build strong customer relationships and play an active role in delivering against their technical expectations.
• Lead selected customer projects end-to-end, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Support and mentor technicians and technologists, contributing to team capability growth.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices within product development.

Food Experience

• Shape outstanding sensory experiences by integrating consumer insights and market trends into development work.
• Use Givaudan tools and platforms to demonstrate the value and impact of our solutions.
• Prepare and present inspiring product samples for customer engagements.
• Continuously refine formulations based on sensory feedback and market learnings.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment.
• Actively contribute to a strong safety culture and responsible ways of working.
• Ensure adherence to EH&S standards and address any risks proactively.

Your professional profile includes

• Proven experience in beverage product development (e.g., carbonated soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, juice compounds).
• Experience with sweet goods and dairy applications is a plus.
• Exposure to product or industry commercialisation is an advantage.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); Nordic language skills are an asset.

Our Benefits

• A great compensation package and benefits package
• Comprehensive opportunities for professional development
• A stimulating and collaborative work environment within a global industry leader
• Be part of a great team

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.