Job Summary
Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day?
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 Mumbai, India (Hybrid role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Develop and execute category innovation strategies by translating consumer, customer, and market insights into competitive product solutions.
Identify and drive current business opportunities through a deep understanding of market trends, consumer needs, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with Consumer Insights, R&D;, and cross-functional teams to create clear innovation briefs and deliver differentiated value propositions.
Lead and coordinate projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring effective execution and speed to market.
Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to align fragrance and category strategies with overall business goals and growth priorities.
Monitor project performance, proactively address technical challenges, and adapt strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
Build and maintain strong regional and global visibility of category initiatives while promoting knowledge sharing and best practices across the organization.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Fragrance, Marketing, Business or any other relevant discipline.
Minimum 8-10 years relevant experience in an international environment.
Excellent Olfactive communication skills which supports the overall creative process – discriminate, describe (association) and odor memory.
Ability to effectively id
📌 Scent Design Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 IFF
📍 Mumbai