Join Us as the Creation Director Europe
As the Creation Director for Europe at Givaudan, you will take the helm of our flavour creation community, delivering market-relevant flavour solutions that foster business growth and enhance customer partnerships. Your role will inspire teams, shape strategy, and transform innovative concepts into impactful commercial successes.
Based in our Innovation Center in Kemptthal, you will report directly to the Head of Regional Innovation Europe.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy
- Define and guide Europe's flavour growth strategy, leveraging cross-regional insights.
- Enhance leadership in high-growth market segments by identifying competitive advantages and opportunities.
- Identify technical ingredient gaps and collaborate with partners to address them.
- Articulate and communicate a strategic vision that sets the flavour creation community apart in the market, fostering agreement and enthusiasm among teams and partners.
Innovation & Development
- Work closely with S&T, Product Management, Development, Marketing, and Regulatory to test and launch new value propositions.
- Create flavour and taste formulations utilizing advanced tools and functional ingredients.
- Integrate innovations into compelling, customer-ready solutions.
- Champion and communicate a roadmap that energizes teams and establishes Givaudan as the market leader.
Execution and Customer Engagement
- Act as a visible and credible ambassador for the European flavour creation vision, exemplifying technical excellence and creative leadership.
- Provide technical input for customer briefs and promote co-creation to expedite time to market.
- Present creative and technical concepts to customers and partners.
- Oversee the Flavourist School and creation training programs.
Knowledge & Systems
- Ensure effective communication channels and best practices reflect the shared purpose of the creation community, promoting coherence and pride within the network.
- Serve as an internal and external expert in high-growth flavour domains.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing of technical expertise and enhance digital tools and systems for creation.
People and Talent Leadership
- Lead and represent the entire European flavour creation community.
- Inspire, motivate, and engage diverse teams by articulating a vision for excellence and driving innovation leadership.
- Build talent pipelines and share best practices globally.
- Train creation team members in the region on new ingredients and technologies.
Your Professional Profile
- Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Flavour Technology, Sensory Science, or a related field.
- At least 15 years of experience in flavour creation/development/R&D, including cross-functional leadership.
- Prior experience in a flavour company is mandatory, with expertise in raw materials, formulation, sensory evaluation, and scale-up.
- Strong market awareness, regulatory knowledge, and customer insight capabilities.
- Creative and experimental mindset with a willingness to embrace new technologies.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible commercial value stories.
- Recognized for your ability to communicate an engaging vision, influence diverse audiences, and inspire teams with clarity and purpose.
- Business fluency in English is required; additional language skills are an advantage.
Our Benefits in Kemptthal
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
- Flexible working model with a 40-hour work week.
- Additional paid days off and favorable pension fund contributions.
- Subsidized meals in the staff restaurant and discounted catering offers.
- Access to a sport and leisure club with on-site amenities.
- Discounts at the company shop and free staff parking.
- Subsidized REKA vouchers and an SBB half-fare travel card.
- Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water) at all locations.
- Worldwide private accident coverage with the option to choose your hospital.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.