Flavor Design & Applications Leader — Senior Director (Hybrid)

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated seeks a Senior Director of Flavor Design & Applications to lead US Flavor Solutions PD teams in Hunt Valley, MD and Geneva, IL. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (50% onsite, 50% remote) and involves guiding compound, process, reaction flavors, and flavor applications from development to commercialization.

The successful candidate will have 15–20 years of technical flavor experience with 10 in leadership, strong business acumen, and proven ability to

Qualifications

• MS in food science or related field.
• 15–20 years of technical experience with at least 10 years in leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to travel 25–50%.
• Experience in flavor development and customer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Directs flavor development, innovation and commercialization across labs.
• Sets strategic direction for flavor design and applications teams.
• Develops staff and external memberships; engages with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Manages budgetary planning and participates on R&D Leadership Team.

Skills

Flavor design

Leadership

Customer collaboration

Business acumen

Strategic planning

Education

MS in food science

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated seeks a Senior Director of Flavor Design & Applications to lead US Flavor Solutions PD teams in Hunt Valley, MD and Geneva, IL. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (50% onsite, 50% remote) and involves guiding compound, process, reaction flavors, and flavor applications from development to commercialization.

The successful candidate will have 15–20 years of technical flavor experience with 10 in leadership, strong business acumen, and proven ability to