Scientist in Innovation & Data Science – Fine Fragrances

Job Description

At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, and solutions for products the world craves. The heart of our company is fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?”. Together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and planet. Learn more at iff.com

In this position, you will be part of the Scent Technology & Innovation Fine Fragrance team, based in the Creative Center of Neuilly-sur-Seine. You will be involved in technical projects for the Fine Fragrance category that are either to support innovation proactive project, building data knowledge & insights and to develop and improve IFF tools. You will accompany IFF Innovation and digital transformation, collaborating with multi-disciplinary expert teams to bring scientific support to consumer desired scent solution design.

If you love …

• Fine Fragrances technical projects 
• Research and develop analysis, forecasting, and optimization methods to generate competitive insights and formulate into actionable knowledge.
• Data Science & AI

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the data science capability and olfactive data collection effort within the Scent, Technology, and Innovation department.
• Maintain the existing models and develop new models using a combination of:

•     Business Knowledge
•     Artificial Intelligence
•     Computer science 
•     Data mining

• Work with large, complex data sets. Solve difficult, non-routine analysis problems, applying advanced analytical methods as needed. Conduct analysis that includes data gathering and requirements specification, processing, ongoing deliverables, and presentations.
• Define key experiments to collect required olfactive fragrance performance olfactive data 
• Develop key technical insights from product application work that can be applied to innovation projects.
• Plan and execute proactive innovative technical projects under the supervision of a more senior project manager.
• Translate business challenges into models or algorithm strategy.
• Conduct patent/bibliography research to maintain state of the art technology.
• Contribute positively by making suggestions for improvements in methods or techniques that result in benefits to the technical department. 

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Science & Technology, Chemistry or related discipline.
• 1-2+ years of experience ideally in the fragrance industry
• Proven track record of success managing multiple projects on and solving complex technical problems.
• Knowledge of fragrance materials and olfactive descriptors
• Real interest in perfumery and fragrance formulation
• Preferably experience with programming languages (Python, R, or equivalent), and working with databases (SQL, Oracle, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in development of statistical methods, algorithms, computer coding and artificial intelligence.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced & multi tasks environment.
• English advance level.

Key Competencies

• Project Management
• Drive for Results
• Listening and Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Flexible & agile work attitude
• Pragmatic
• Quick learner and willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques.
• Out of the box thinking
• Effective time management
• Self-motivated and team player

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 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…