Analytical Technical Manager - Body Care

About the role

Within IFF's Scent Technology & Innovation (ST&I) organization, the Analytical function generates competitive intelligence and supports Body Care innovation globally. As Analytical Technical Manager - Body Care, you will lead the development of analytical capabilities and insights that shape category strategies and strengthen IFF's competitive position. The role is based in the Scent Creative Center in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the global analytical leader for competitive intelligence in the Body Care category, defining governance frameworks and partnering with the category organization to monitor market trends and competitive activity.
• Lead a team delivering high-quality Consumer Product Analysis (CPA) projects and generate insights that support category strategies and creative development.
• Integrate intellectual property considerations into insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with analytical leaders across IC&D and R&D worldwide, harmonize analytical methods across regions and develop analytical tools and software.
• Maintain and expand analytical equipment locally and globally, partner with external suppliers and laboratories, and adopt new analytical technologies.

Required profile

• Master's degree or PhD in Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience applying analytical sciences to fragrances and complex formulations such as Body Care or Personal Care products.
• At least 5 years of experience in team leadership and global project coordination.
• Strong understanding of innovation-driven and technical development environments.

Required skills

• Deep expertise in analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, extraction methodologies and quantification approaches.
• Ability to develop, adapt and standardize analytical methods, and experience with complex product matrices.
• Interest or experience in data analytics tools and software development.
• Leadership skills, stakeholder management and the ability to turn analytical data into business insights.

What we offer

• A global innovation organization at the forefront of fragrance and Body Care development.
• Work with international teams and leading experts across scientific and creative disciplines.
• Continuous learning, development and career growth opportunities.