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 new 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 solid 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.
📌 Scent Design Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 IFF
📍 Mumbai