Job Opportunities Technology Manager Europe

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and imagination we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 16000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
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Research/Technology Scientist

Purpose

Manages and/or oversees Fragrance Technology activities within an assigned scope
implementing global and regional strategy to deliver competitive advantage by addressing local
business needs through effective fragrance technology deployment and innovation development.

Academic Background & Professional Experience

University degree in relevant scientific discipline.
Significant experience of fragrance / FMCG industries 8 years.
Experience of working in an international environment across geographies and cultures.
Project management experience

Skills & Competencies

Expert knowledge of overall fragrance and/or FMCG science and technologies
Basic IP literacy
Effective managerial communication and presentation skills.
Fluent in English
Good business acumen
Strong collaboration and ability to lead project teams
Able to gain support from direct colleagues and immediate partners
Ability to develop innovative solutions; ability to problem-solve
Ability to learn quickly
Genuine and relentless customer focus
Drive for results with a sense of urgency.
Ability to manage with limited supervision complex technical projects in a cross functional
environment
Extensive knowledge of lab equipment materials and supplies needed to conduct
scientific experiments

Responsibilities

EHS / Compliance: Responsible for the laboratory environment in accordance with EHS
guidelines

Strategy: Identify and propose to senior management key areas of strategic focus within the assigned scope based on the business needs
Functional Leadership & Cross-functional Interface: Lead the Fragrance Technology team interface with the other functions and the Givaudan customers within the assigned scope. Collaborate and coordinate activities with the other sub-regions or regions as needed.
Resource & Capability Planning: Execute organizational changes in team as required in cooperation with senior management. Perform day-to-day management of technical staff and equipment
Financial / Expense Management: Plan execute track and report expenses related to own work areas as per senior management guidance.
Technical / Analytical / Sensory Support: Support the Commercial and Creative communities in promoting both internally and externally the use of Fragrance technologies to deliver relevant consumers benefits. Run associated training sessions as needed. Support technology implementation with clients as needed
Project Management & External Collaboration: Under limited supervision plan organize and execute complex projects in line with project requirements and record / deliver results. Interact with suppliers as needed.
Internal Technology Deployment: Design and deliver training sessions and materials for internal teams to ensure sustained technology awareness and understanding. Work with the Regional Commercial / Development Organizations to develop customized promotional material and demos
Innovation & IP: Work closely with the Development Organization to develop and implement technical innovation relevant to a targeted region / country. Gather consumer customer and competitor insights;
Identify regional innovation opportunities and present them to senior management to shape global and regional roadmaps. Work with Patents team to ensure appropriate protection of all Intellectual Property and be alert to all opportunities to develop IP and protect inventions
Scientific Expertise: Scientific Expert Support Serve as a scientific and technical expert in own area
Olfactory Expertise: Smelling abilities (e.g. fragrance intensity malodour intensity generic olfactive camps) and active participation in technical olfactory sensory assessments
Talent Management & Development: May manage / supervise / mentor Interns Technicians or Associates; Provide technical coaching and performance feedback. Actively participate in the hiring process within the own group. Responsible for execution of the Engage process within the area of responsibility (incl. target setting reviews performance evaluations and talent evaluations). Propose training and development plans for key technical competencies within relevant areas
Culture Communication & Collaboration: Develop and foster a culture of excellent communication information sharing collaboration and relationships within group

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.