Position: Head of External Opportunities / Fragrances Research
As the Head of External Opportunities for Fragrances Research, you will oversee both external and internal collaboration partners to enhance the value of innovative partnerships within Fragrance Science and Technology. Your primary location will be at our Innovation Center in Kemptthal, where you will report directly to the Head of Ingredients Research.
Your Responsibilities
- Scout technology partners for Fragrance Science and Technology opportunities in fragrance ingredients and feedstocks, aligning with project objectives and the fragrance innovation roadmap.
- Manage the partner selection process involving key stakeholders, including S&T, competitive intelligence, procurement, legal, IP, finance, business sponsors, and senior management.
- Oversee collaboration management with external partners.
- Utilize modern technologies to explore available networks and materials for strategic partnership opportunities.
- Maintain a network of consultants and participate in Givaudan memberships and conferences to stay abreast of the latest developments in ingredients and feedstocks.
- Consolidate and capture ideas, needs, and opportunities.
Your Professional Profile
- PhD degree in life sciences, biotech, or green chemistry.
- Minimum of 5 years of research program experience working with external parties.
- Understanding of production processes and fragrance molecules.
- Fluent in English, both written and oral.
- Strategic and opportunistic thinker.
- Skilled in using knowledge to formulate sound proposals and decisions.
- Expert communicator with various stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Extensive experience in the Fragrance, Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing industries.
- Proficient in utilizing modern technologies.
Your Benefits in Kemptthal
- Outstanding opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
- Flexible working model with a 40-hour workweek.
- Additional paid time off and advantageous pension fund contributions.
- Subsidized meals in the staff restaurant along with 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 SBB half-fare travel card.
- Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water) available at all locations.
- Worldwide private accident coverage with the option to choose hospitals.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.