(Senior) Product Developer-Savory

Givaudan; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 543,892 - 761,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Givaudan in Malmö is looking for a skilled product developer to shape the future of savory food experiences. In this role, you will lead product development projects, collaborate across functions, and ensure excellence in delivery.

A hands-on expertise in savoury product development and a relevant degree are essential. You will enjoy great benefits, professional development opportunities, and work within a stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in a food applications lab or related area (preferred).
• 2–3 years of relevant experience (preferred).
• Exposure to product or industry commercialisation.
• Nordic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects selecting flavours following customer needs.
• Collaborate with teams to bring flavour applications into finished products.
• Evaluate flavour performance and translate insights into improvements.
• Support and mentor technicians contributing to team capability growth.

Skills

Hands-on expertise in savoury product development

Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Experience in snack applications

Master's degree

Education

B.S. in a relevant field

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.

Join us to shape the future of savory food experiences.

Use your technical expertise to create innovative food solutions that delight consumers and strengthen our customer partnerships. As part of our Savory Applications team, you will lead product development projects, inspire collaboration across functions, and ensure excellence in delivery and safety.

In this exciting role you will

Product Development

• Lead product development projects, selecting and optimising flavours following customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate with other teams to bring flavour applications 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

• Be a trusted technical partner to our teams and selected customers on formulation and application strategies.
• Build customer relationships and help achieve their technical expectations.
• Lead selected customer projects end-to-end, ensuring high‑quality and delivery.
• Support and mentor technicians and technologists, contributing to team capability growth.
• Promote the use 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 influence of our solutions.
• Present inspiring product samples for customer engagements.
• Refine formulations based on sensory feedback and market insights.

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

• B.S. 4–6 years in a food applications lab, production, or related area (preferred)
• Master's degree 2–3 years of relevant experience (preferred)
• Hands‑on expertise in savoury product development (e.g. meat analogues, protein systems, and texture development)
• Experience in snack applications (e.g. seasonings, coatings, flavour delivery systems) is welcome
• Exposure to product or industry commercialisation
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Nordic language skills are advantageous

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.