Global VP, Food & Beverage Innovation

EMEA3 Recruitment; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 243,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise in the United States seeks a Vice President of Innovation for Food & Beverage NA to plan, implement, coordinate, manage, and expand the Analytical, Sensory, Taste Modulation, Innovation and Technical Service groups for Food & Beverage NA. Implement and expand the Center of Expertise (CoE) for Citrus and Culinary as part of Symrise’s global research strategy.

Build up and manage Symrise’s NASC Project Management system for long-term development projects and represent Symrise at customers

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or a related subject.
• 10+ years of flavors experience and proven large-team leadership.
• Professional project management experience is required.
• Knowledge in food and flavor regulatory matters is advisable.
• Excellent presentation and managerial skills with willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new research projects in line with the global strategy.
• Build up and manage NASC Project management for long-term development projects.
• Identify and implement new technologies to expand the CoE for Citrus and Culinary.
• Plan and equip laboratories and pilot and CoE facilities for Citrus and Culinary.
• Present and demonstrate new products, technologies and other scientific knowledge to technical personnel.
• Represent Symrise in FEMA committees and regulatory affairs.
• Facilitate know-how transfer and transfer of formulas as defined by corporate rules.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or a related subject

Job description

Symrise in the United States seeks a Vice President of Innovation for Food & Beverage NA to plan, implement, coordinate, manage, and expand the Analytical, Sensory, Taste Modulation, Innovation and Technical Service groups for Food & Beverage NA. Implement and expand the Center of Expertise (CoE) for Citrus and Culinary as part of Symrise’s global research strategy.

Build up and manage Symrise’s NASC Project Management system for long-term development projects and represent Symrise at customers