ST&I Technical Manager, Body Care

IFF Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF Inc., a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, is hiring in New York, NY as an onsite role. You will lead high-performing teams to translate consumer insights into differentiated fragrance solutions that win with customers.

Join a collaborative, innovative environment and drive complex fragrance projects with cross-functional partners, while advancing safety, data management, and new technology deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fragrance Science, Consumer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification of unmet consumer and customer needs and translate insights into differentiated fragrance solutions.
• Build deep expertise in market trends, consumer needs, competitive technologies, and future innovation opportunities.
• Establish strong partnerships with perfumers, sales, marketing, innovation, operations, manufacturing, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Drive the agile adaptation and deployment of existing fragrance technologies to address customer and category-specific challenges.
• Champion knowledge sharing, technical training, and best practices in data management, laboratory operations, and safety procedures.
• Support the successful launch of new technologies by partnering with creative, commercial, and innovation teams.

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to shape the future of fragrance innovation while leading high-performing teams and delivering differentiated solutions that win with customers? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design. The role is based in New York, NY (Onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

Lead the identification of unmet consumer and customer needs and translate insights into differentiated fragrance solutions. Build deep expertise in market trends, consumer needs, competitive technologies, and future innovation opportunities. Establish strong partnerships with perfumers, sales, marketing, innovation, operations, manufacturing, and other cross-functional stakeholders. Drive the agile adaptation and deployment of existing fragrance technologies to address customer and category-specific challenges. Champion knowledge sharing, technical training, and best practices in data management, laboratory operations, and safety procedures. Support the successful launch of new technologies by partnering with creative, commercial, and innovation teams. Provide strategic feedback on innovation performance, business impact, win rates, and future capability needs. Lead complex projects by managing priorities, resources, timelines, risks, KPIs, and stakeholder communication. Develop and inspire team members while fostering an inclusive, safe, and collaborative working environment.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Fragrance Science, Consumer Science, or a related technical discipline. Significant experience in fragrance, consumer products, ingredients, innovation, R&D, or a related industry. Demonstrated ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into technical solutions and business opportunities. Strong project management skills with experience leading multiple complex initiatives simultaneously. Proven success building relationships and influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. Experience leading, coaching, and developing technical professionals. Strong understanding of innovation processes, technology deployment, and commercialization. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Commitment to safety, quality, compliance, diversity, and continuous improvement.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience within the fragrance, flavors, consumer goods, or specialty ingredients industry. Knowledge of regulatory, sustainability, supply chain, and ingredient compliance considerations impacting fragrance development. Experience leveraging intellectual property analysis and competitive intelligence to guide innovation strategies.

Why Choose Us?

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.
• Opportunity to drive innovation and influence the future direction of fragrance technologies.
• Exposure to global customers, brands, and cross-functional teams.
• A culture that values collaboration, creativity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Access to industry-leading tools, technologies, and development resources.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on business growth and consumer experiences worldwide.

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

Salary Ranges

122,752.00-175,360.00USD

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.