Senior Technical Perfumer, Asia

IFF Greater Asia PTE; Singapore; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in the fragrance industry as a Senior Technical Perfumer. This exciting role involves adapting fragrances to meet regulatory requirements while leading reformulation projects across Asia. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, mentor junior perfumers, and contribute your expertise to innovative fragrance solutions. If you are passionate about scent and have a proven track record in perfumery, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a creative and inclusive environment. Be part of a team that values diversity and innovation, and help shape the fragrances of tomorrow.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the fragrance industry.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead reformulation projects and manage ingredient crises.
• Mentor and train junior perfumers in the Asia region.

Skills

Olfactory evaluation skills

Business acumen

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of fragrance regulations

Analytical expertise

Fluency in English

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

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Job Summary

Are you inspired to contribute your expertise to a global leading Ingredients & Fragrances organization? Are you passionate in redesigning the Fragrances of tomorrow?

At IFF we design winning fragrance solutions that catch us unaware and transport us to places long forgotten. We are now seeking an experienced and passionate talent to join IFF Scent Asia team as Senior Technical Perfumer. Come join a Creative Leadership force and empowered people at IFF!

Your Focus

As a Senior Technical Perfumer, you will adapt IFF selling fragrances to the regulatory environment and to the latest Regional and International customers requirements, leveraging IFF unique set of ingredients to match original formula aesthetic, customer technical requirements while protecting the company margin.

The role will see you lead supply crisis reformulation efforts, foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders to deliver acceptable solution for customers when we may face supply challenges. You will also support management by providing expertise on complex topics and contribute to assess new molecules developed by IFF R&D team.

You will manage and mentor directly the Apprentice Technical Perfumers, Junior Technical perfumers and Technical perfumers based in Asia and ensure their long term development.

This Singapore based position will report to the VP, Global Tech Perfumery & Catalogue based in Europe and will collaborate with Singapore, China and India Creative Center Directors for seamless execution.

How you will Contribute

• Lead critical Regional and International reformulations projects.

• Ensure IFF resources and required outcomes (regulatory changes, base changes, stability or technical issues resolution, complexity reduction) remain balanced and respect agreed deadlines.

• Lead Regional supply ingredient crisis projects and collaborate with manufacturing team to develop acceptable solutions for customers.

• Contribute to new R&D ingredients assessment by creating effective demos if required.

• Collaborate with Procurement and Regulatory experts to ensure de-risking strategy of most critical ingredients.

• Develop relevant and well-conceived formal presentations to raise awareness of certain topics within the organization (Creative Perfumers, Creative Center Director, Commercial team, GRA etc) and support IFF leadership on tackling specific topics requiring Perfumery expertise.

• Manage, train, coach and occasionally support HR to recruit Apprentice, Junior and Technical Perfumers in the Asia region, to ensure effective teamwork and development opportunities for all.

What you will need to be successful

• Master's or Bachelor Degree in Science, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry, Fragrance or any other relevant disciplines.

• Minimum 10 years of Perfumery proven track record in Asia or International experience in the Fragrances industry.

• Business acumen with high customer orientation, skilled in business and project management.

• Exceptional Olfactory evaluation skills across multiple applications with strong ingredients knowledge.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence across levels thanks to solid communication and presentation skills.

• Problem solver and solutions driven with high self-drive.

• Knowledge in Fragrance industry regulations.

• Analytical expertise and knowledge. Familiarity or interest for Artificial Intelligence Technology will be a plus.

• Fluencyin English mandatory for managingprojects, ability to communicate in other regional or local languages clearly a plus

• Willing to travel.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.