Senior Food Scientist, Beverage

Job SummaryAre you passionate about designing innovative food solutions that shape the future of taste and technology?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor creation, and fuel market success.In this role, the Senior Designer works with established internal and external customer networks to share and leverage products and techniques in the associated category. They act as a leader and collaborator to contribute to the regional and global technical strategic projects and innovation programs, working independently on tasks with responsibility for high value projects.The role is based on-site (laboratory/pilot plant environment) in Philadelphia, PA. You will be part of a creative, solution-oriented, and collaborative team where together we make a real impact for our customers and consumers. Your potential is our inspiration.Where You’ll Make a DifferenceLead and manage complex finished product development projects from ideation through scale-up and commercializationDevelop finished product formulations using IFF technologiesPartner with Production and Quality teams to support trials, scale-up, QA and QC activitiesProvide technical expertise on complex formulation and process challengesContribute to regional and global innovation programsCollaborate with internal and external customer networksDeliver technical services such as plant trials and customer trainingPresent technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholdersWhat Makes You The Right FitMinimum 10 years in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry, including 5 years in a specializationBachelor’s degree in Food Science or related disciplineProven independent project management experienceStrong formulation and ingredient functionality knowledgeCross-functional collaboration experienceStrong communication skillsOn-site lab/pilot plant availability 5 days per weekWillingness to travel up to 20%How Would You Stand Out?Experience leading cross-functional teamsStrong experience with beverageStrong creativity and commercial success in innovation projectsWhy Choose Us?High-impact global innovation projectsCutting-edge food technologiesInclusive and collaborative cultureProfessional development opportunitiesCustomer-facing technical rolePurpose-driven company focused on sustainability and innovationWe 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.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more