Givaudan Careers Global Innovation Savory Flavorist

Givaudan•Cincinnati, OH

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Givaudan is hiring a Global Innovation Savory Flavorist to lead selected Science & Technology (S&T) flavor development and technology projects with global potential. Reporting to a Principal Flavorist, the role evaluates and optimizes new flavor and taste technologies and develops deployable ingredients, platforms, and tools for Commercial Flavor Creation and Application (FC&A) flavorists and application teams. The work focuses on long-term development and fresh, from-scratch savory creations, serving regions around the world. The preferred location is Cincinnati, Ohio; the role may also be based in Kemptthal, Switzerland. The Flavorist will lead the formulation, testing, and optimization of technologies; plan evaluations of internal and external materials; and assess their performance, stability, regulatory fit, and potential for flavor creation and industrialization. The role translates project outcomes into practical solutions, aligns S&T work with technology priorities and customer needs, and serves as a contact for complex ingredient and technology questions within defined categories or projects. The position also integrates digital tools and analytics into flavor creation and ingredient discovery, collaborates with partners on project execution, regulatory compliance, and technology transfer, and supports regional technology rollouts. It contributes to knowledge-sharing through presentations, workshops, webinars, and training, while capturing knowledge using digital tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Biology.
At least 6 years of experience as a flavorist after completing a Flavorist Trainee Program or an equivalent industry program.
Experience working on innovation or R&D-oriented projects, with exposure to multiple segments or regions.
Advanced tasting, flavor formulation, and sensory evaluation skills.
Understanding of global regulatory requirements.
Familiarity with and growing proficiency in digital tools for flavor optimization and data-driven decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Higher education is helpful.
Experience with innovation ingredients and fresh, from-scratch creations.

Responsibilities

Lead the formulation, testing, and optimization of flavor and taste technologies, ensuring quality, robustness, and agreement on project goals.
Plan and organize evaluations of new internal and external materials, assessing performance, stability, regulatory fit, and potential for flavor creation and industrialization.
Convert project outcomes into practical solutions that FC&A flavorists and application teams can use in customer projects.
Work with Senior and Principal Flavorists to understand technology priorities, customer needs, and application constraints, and align S&T project work with tactical goals.
Serve as the contact for complex ingredient- and technology-related questions within defined categories or projects, leading troubleshooting and optimization.
Integrate digital tools into flavor creation and ingredient discovery, ensuring accurate data capture and using analytics to guide formulation decisions and compare options.
Collaborate with partners on project execution, regulatory compliance, and technology transfer.
Participate in regional interactions to roll out technologies, gather feedback, and identify gaps.
Contribute to knowledge-sharing activities, including presentations, workshops, webinars, and training, and create and capture knowledge using digital tools.