We are seeking a visionary Flavor Chemist to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in revolutionizing flavor development, selection, and optimization. This unique position blends traditional expertise with technological innovation, placing you at the forefront of an industry transformation. As the technical lead for a groundbreaking platform, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and A.I. partners to elevate flavor creation processes, evaluate extensive flavor libraries, and refine predictive models. This role requires deep knowledge of flavor chemistry, raw materials, and production formats, along with the ability to drive commercial success and mentor emerging talent. Reporting to the Director of Platform Innovation, the ideal candidate will combine creativity, technical acumen, and a forward-thinking mindset to redefine how flavors are developed and experienced.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead for integrating A.I. technologies in flavor selection and creation.
- Develop and oversee design-of-experiment pathways for target flavor development.
- Evaluate technical and commercial metrics and KPIs for continuous improvement.
- Ensure daily evaluation tasks are executed, including:
- Descriptive analysis of flavors.
- Oversight of flavor evaluation applications.
- Consultation on flavor selection and creation.
- Identification of new working methods.
- Provide global thought leadership for A.I. strategic planning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance creation and product selection interfaces.
- Maintain a comprehensive flavor and aroma compound database for A.I. use.
- Represent company’s expertise in flavor innovation and A.I.
- Develop A.I. models to predict consumer flavor preferences.
- Mentor and inspire team members to foster a culture of innovation.
- Travel up to 15% to engage with partners and stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field, with a focus on flavor chemistry.
- Minimum of five to ten years of experience in flavor creation, compounding, production and use in finished products (Sweet or Savory experience.)
- Extensive experience and understanding of flavor formula compounding and production methods.
- Proven experience and understanding of sensory evaluation language and methods used for flavors and applications.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts to a diverse audience.
- Exhibits acumen to understand related partner functions including Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Procurement and Business Development.
Salary Range: $104,000 – $157,000 *This compensation range reflects the company’s expectations for this position at the time of posting. Actual pay will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, alignment with role responsibilities, education, demonstrated skills, and performance during the interview process.
