Job Summary

A Principal Designer is a recognized industrial expert who seamlessly integrates creativity, innovation and presentation skills to provide best in class support to IFF clients. They provide or enable innovative solutions to customers individually or through leading regional/global teams to commercialization. The Principal Designer understands and translates Category innovation needs into successful products. They are a strong contributor to strategy initiatives and commercial relationships, both internally and externally influencing sales growth. The Principal Designer acts as a mentor and recognized trainer for Designers.

Responsibilities:

Solution Design

Recognized industrial expert in aligned CategoryWorks independently across all customer categoriesIndustry expert in recipe ingredients/raw materials and their functionsDevelops and refines industrially proven application formulationsMaximizes solutions performance through recipe and process designIdentifies Flavor and Ingredient portfolios gaps and drives action with appropriate expertise/resourcesRefines and expands flavor and texture attribute/language and articulates with others in the team/on projectsStrong project management abilitiesJustifies, builds and leads appropriate resource or expertise in project teamsUnderstands taste and texture differences/preferences and ensures concept/submission alignment Innovation & New TechnologyRecognized and established technical expert in the industry, on a global level, within the company and by key Category customers, academia and industry groupsSuccessful execution of global customer projectsFosters technical team spiritPromotes next generation of IFF technology and capability within the technical communityFosters and drives (from technical perspective) Category initiatives and/or new concept generationUnderstands and translates Category innovation needs into successful productsClear understanding, execution, and refinement of IFF processes

 

Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership

In-depth understanding of customer business strategy, market trends and global businessStrong understanding of IFF technological strategy, areas for technological development and core technological strengthsContributes to R&D and program initiatives, and acts as an advisor to senior managersActive involvement with R&D and is knowledgeable on global R&D scope, projects and timelinesStrong understanding of global capabilities and effective global networkMaintains strong customer relationships and brand understanding, interacting with all internal and external customersProvides innovative solutions for client projects independently or leading regional/global teams to commercialization (i.e. profile, legal, cost and stability requirements, etc.)Expert in industrial troubleshooting and technology provider to aligned customer baseIndustry expert to Sales, Marketing, Flavorists, Product Experience, GRA and other departments to support project executionKnown industry expert with strategic customers and related categoriesDrives technical strategy implementation to all Category aligned accountsKey contributor/innovator of customer brands/products and consumer preference of the assigned segments/Category

Leadership

Well-developed technical network with global colleaguesLeads high level, global and regional projectsMentors or sponsors individuals with capacity for increased responsibility by motivating and preparing them for key project roles within the function or regionSupports, collaborates, and refines development of Designer/training programsFosters and drives interdepartmental regional and/or global networks/relationships

 

Requirements:

Minimum 15 years’ experience in industrial food, pharmaceutical, ingredient or flavor industryMinimum 5–10 years’ experience of interdepartmental cross-functional team roles with a focus on leadership rolePromoted from Senior Designer or entered at an equivalent from a competitor

Academic Qualification/Background

Minimum entry level is a completed University/College DegreePreferred Master’s Degree and/or PhD in related areaPrincipal Designer is the most senior role attained in the Designer ladder

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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