Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is an onsite role located at our Dange St. Romain, France location. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Lead the Starter Culture R&D Group in Dangé, managing a team of 18 permanent IFF employees championing a culture of curiosity, agility, and continuous improvement through coaching and talent development.
- Support development of advanced, high-throughput dairy models reflective of global cheese and yogurt processes.
- Accelerate the commercialization of game-changing microbial-based dairy solutions in synergy with global innovation hubs.
- Streamline industrial processes and support the deployment of the culture asset strategy to enhance productivity and capacity.
- Expand innovation beyond cultures into enzymes, flavors, and digital transformation (AI, automation, data).
- Ensure alignment with IFF’s strategic goals, customer-centric approach, and DEI principles.
- Lead organizational change initiatives and contribute to the long-term vision of the Dangé site.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in Microbiology, Food Science, Biotechnology, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in R&D or innovation management, ideally in a global matrix organization.
- Strong track record in dairy or microbial-based product development and commercialization.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team-building skills.
- Experience managing cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a strong asset.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Minimum 10 years of experience in innovation roles within the dairy industry with practical technical knowledge on microbiology.
- Familiarity with digital tools, AI, and automation in R&D environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and transformation.
Why Choose Us?
- Work in a state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technologies.
- Be part of a global innovation network with strong academic and industry partnerships.
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
- Inclusive and purpose-driven culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Make a real impact on sustainable food innovation.
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
