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Senior Scientist II

1 month ago


Aarhus, Denmark International Flavors & Fragrances Full time

Requisition ID : 501384  

Job Description

Job overview:

Performs as experienced scientist with proven track record of independently conceptualizing and conducting research for new product development in functional food ingredients derived from seaweeds, aligned with our Sustainability goals and business strategies. Engages with customers on technical needs, captures market opportunities, and transforms these into technical solutions with added value for IFF and our global customers in the food & beverage market. Leads projects through development stages with early assessment of IP opportunities. Contributes as team player in multiple projects across global functions and teams. Applies scientific research disciplines to drive R&D impact through quality and efficiency. 

Responsibilities:

Interacts with customers to help solve technical challenges and follows up with internal stakeholders to drive for value-adding solutions. Engages with customers and business partners to understand unmet market needs, conceptualizes these, and translates them into research plans or project proposals. Leads in ideation, drafts patent applications, identifies barriers affecting freedom-to-operate, and develops strategies to overcome. Has thorough understanding of competitive technologies impacting area of expertise and understands the business opportunity/impact. Defines, plans, and leads research and development efforts to successfully accomplish significant project goals applying in-depth expertise and scientific principles. Demonstrates technical leadership, recognizes critical project needs, and independently implements changes as required to meet business needs. Builds strong collaborations with business partners, business supporting stakeholders, and R&D peers. Teaches, advises, and imparts technical proficiency to others. Manages stakeholders through regular communication of project results and progress.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry or Food Science with minimum 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Proven track of accomplishments in related role to demonstrate mastery of responsibilities and successful completion of high impact projects and/or technology implementation(s).

Skills:

• Technical skills related to functional products derived from seaweeds.
• Scientific research disciplines & excellence.
• Customer interaction skills.
• Written and oral communication skills in English.
• Problem solving skills.
• Project management and stakeholder management.
• Collaboration skills in a global organization.



Competencies:

• Collaborative spirit.
• Effective communication.
• Curiosity, courage, and self-motivated drive.
• Scientific Innovation.
• Execution excellence.

Applications are open  until Friday the 28th of June .

If you are interested, we invite you to apply as early as possible

We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.


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