Onsite Applied Research Director

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About the role

  • Applied Research Director leading French focused innovative fragrance research for Givaudan. Collaborating across teams to drive scientific innovations in Consumer Products and Fine Fragrance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Applied Research for France, guiding Innovation initiatives across Consumer Products and Fine Fragrance.
  • Collaborate across key functions to identify target projects, explore synergies, and ensure efficient coordination in the delivery.
  • Support the collection and documentation of data that drives research and innovative breakthroughs.
  • Transform collected insights into actionable scientific and commercial knowledge by identifying formulation trends and building predictive models.
  • Identify IP opportunities when possible.
  • Manage the day-to-day activities and the development of the team to meet local business objectives.
  • Ensure all technical and scientific activities are eligible and easily exploitable within the CIR context.
  • Promote and embed EHS guidelines and best practices.

Requirements

  • PhD or University degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Physical chemistry, or formulation (soft matter) science preferred).
  • Significant experience in the fragrance industry, or deep understanding of Fragrance Sciences would be an asset.
  • Strong IP literacy.
  • An understanding of the French research process.
  • Experience in people leadership, cross functional collaboration and project management.
  • Outstanding communication and organisational skills.
  • Fluent in English and French.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours

Job title

Applied Research Director

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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