Job Summary In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving our project pipeline and shaping the future direction of our organization. Without having solid line direct reports, you will be a key contributor to the execution of technology that meets our business needs, serving as a technical leader within your department and across adjacent groups. You will lead a team or provide significant direction, setting new goals and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. Your strong track record of technical delivery will enhance business value, and you will effectively manage technical programs, influencing others to focus on critical program elements. Job Responsibilities: Scientific and Engineering Methodologies: Applies broad technical knowledge to solve complex problems and provide strategic consultation. Uses innovation credibility to broaden scope and influence critical program elements. Business, Competitor, Market, and Customer Expertise: Understands long-term industry needs and market trends, partnering effectively with various stakeholders. Possesses deep knowledge of business, products, and competition to influence technology and business decisions. Applies advanced business and economic principles to maintain competitive advantage and create measurable financial impact. Intellectual Property and Documentation: Involved in IP protection strategy and recognizes the competitive landscape. Ensures freedom to operate and captures knowledge in company documents. May serve as Technology Guardian for specific areas. Collaborative Leadership: Successfully partners with diverse team members and stakeholders. Motivates and inspires teams to deliver results and serves as a mentor and role model. IFF Culture, Ethics, and EH&S: Implements significant safety programs and develops strategies to improve EH&S conditions. Demonstrates IFF's culture and values, fostering an environment of open safety and scientific dialogue. Job Requirements: Bachelor's/Master Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar field 10+ years of Process Engineering within Food/Flavors industry 5+ years of Technical Flavors experience (Flavors/Raw Materials/IC&D) Proven success in leading cross-functional teams Ability to travel 25% of the time 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 It is IFF's policy to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and to provide equal employment opportunity to Company employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, protected disability, genetic characteristics, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the Company's employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, compensation and terminations. Any employee requiring an accommodation of a protected disability should notify management or his or her Human Resources Representative. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of his or her