IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.​

The role is based in Shanghai IBP, China (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Support fragrance development projects and coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure timely execution.
• Conduct fragrance evaluations and provide olfactive feedback to support fragrance selection and development.
• Assist in developing fragrance solutions that align with customer needs, brand positioning, and market trends.
• Monitor market, consumer, and fragrance trends, and generate competitive and category insights.
• Prepare fragrance presentations, submissions, and supporting documentation for internal and customer projects.
• Collaborate closely with Perfumers, Marketing, Sales, Technical, and Regulatory teams throughout the development process.
• Maintain and leverage fragrance portfolios, libraries, and knowledge management systems.
• Develop olfactory expertise and build understanding of fragrance ingredients, accords, and technical performance.
• Support customer engagements by effectively communicating fragrance concepts, recommendations, and olfactive rationale.
• Able to independently execute projects for small to medium-sized customers.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's Degree in Fragrance, Chemistry, Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in the fragrance industry, consumer products industry, sensory evaluation, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong interest in fragrances, consumer insights, and brand development.
• Good olfactory abilities and willingness to develop fragrance evaluation expertise.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Proficiency in English.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Previous experience in fragrance evaluation, sensory science, consumer insights, or product development.
• Familiarity with fragrance categories such as Fine Fragrance, Personal Care, Home Care, or Air Care.
• Additional language skills are an advantage.
• Experience working with multinational teams and customers.

Why Choose Us?

• Multinational and supporting environment
• Cafeteria, health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one

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