Sr. Fragrance & Flavor Evaluator

Kenvue; Summit (NJ); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid holidays

Learning & development

Kenvuer Impact Networks

Total rewards discussion

Job summary

Kenvue seeks a Sr. Fragrance & Flavor Evaluator in Summit, NJ to guide fragrance and flavor development, working with Marketing, R&D, and external suppliers to define profiles and meet regulatory and pricing requirements.

The role requires 10+ years in F/F development, a keen olfactory sense, and strong MS Office skills, with travel up to 10%. It offers a hybrid work setup and competitive compensation in the listed range.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a F/F Development role.
• Acute sense of smell & taste with ability to discern notes (olfactive).
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Broad awareness of scented products across market segments.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Guide fragrance/flavor development with Marketing, R&D, and external suppliers.
• Determine fragrance profile and regulatory/safety and pricing parameters.
• Evaluate portfolio fragrance/flavor fit or initiate new creations by FF House(s).
• Coordinate all aspects of fragrance/flavor development and ensure timelines and base compatibility.
• Ensure regulatory guidelines and pricing/sourcing requirements are met.
• Collaborate with formulation chemists on stability protocols.

Skills

Fragrance Development

Flavor Development

Olfactory sense

Project coordination

Communication

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Sr. Fragrance & Flavor Evaluator

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To

Sr. Manager Flavors & Fragrances

Location

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location

Hybrid

What You Will Do

The Fragrance & Flavor Evaluator guides the development process, serving as liaison between Marketing, R&D, and outside F&F suppliers. Upon initial charter, this role will work with Product Development to determine the appropriate fragrance profile and confirm technical, regulatory/ safety, and pricing parameters. FFE will determine whether any existing portfolio fragrance/ flavor is appropriate or if new creation by FF House(s) needs to be solicited. This position will oversee/ coordinate all aspects of the fragrance/ flavor development process, ensuring compliance with requested olfactive/ flavor profile, appropriate regulatory guidelines, timelines, compatibility with intended application/ base, pricing/ sourcing parameters, and liase with formulation chemists regarding stability protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with Global Fragrance & Flavor Leader (GFFL) to ensure resource allocation is consistent with overall business objectives- Manages projects throughout the fragrance/ flavor development cycle for all assigned brands/ regions/ applications.
• Works with outside F&F suppliers to develop F/F specific to project requirements and parameters (as required)
• Works with outside F&F partners to develop appropriate proactive collections for assigned brands/ regions/ applications
• Collaborate with Marketing/ Product Development to further develop relevant trend-forward fragrance and market knowledge
• Perform thorough olfactive/ taste evaluations for assigned projects, both neat and in use
• Participate in and support in-house sensory panel tests
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of market products/ trends, relevant brands (internal and competitive)
• Compile olfactive mappings of market/ product lines for internal use/ demonstration
• Exchange in both creative and technical dialogues with Product Development/ Marketing & R&D as well as navigate/ mediate occasional differing priorities between the two regarding fragrance/ flavor development
• Present Fragrance Trainings and occasional presentations internally and assist in development and update of training curriculum
• Evaluate stability/ compatibility samples as necessary
• Incorporate relevant/ novel technology into the F/F development process when appropriate
• Ability to advise, interpret and utilize consumer insights in order to drive iterative fragrance development

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to identify and speak succinctly about F/F elements
• 10+ years’ experience in a F/F Development role
• Acute sense of smell & taste with the ability to discern and communicate very specific olfactive/ organoleptic notes, ideally with formal olfactive/ taste training
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
• Vast, up-to-date awareness of scented products across relevant market segments
• Excellent organizational and communication skills – both written and oral
• Ability to balance/ adapt to frequently shifting priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple functions
• Ability to travel when needed (less than 10%)

What’s In It For You

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$110,500.00 - $156,000.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*
• Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Kenvuer Impact Networks
• This list could vary based on location/region
• Note: Total Rewards at Kenvue include salary, bonus (if applicable) and benefits. Your Talent Access Partner will be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the recruitment & hiring process.

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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