Fragrance Development Manager (Fragrance Industry)
Roles & Responsibilities
About the Company
Our client is a top-tier innovator in the Flavors & Fragrances sector, crafting the signature scents behind many of the world’s most recognizable consumer goods brands. Recognized for blending cutting-edge sensory science with creative perfumery, the company maintains a dominant commercial presence across fast-growing international markets.
About the Job
As the Fragrance Development Manager, you will serve as the strategic bridge between olfactive creation, commercial execution, and regional consumer insights.
- Lead and elevate fragrance development across key markets within Asia region.
- Partner directly with perfumers and application scientists to transform client briefs into winning scent formulations for major key accounts.
- Build category roadmaps and market strategies aligned with overarching business objectives.
- Analyze regional market dynamics, consumer habits, and competitor landscapes to expand and optimize the regional fragrance library.
- Drive operational efficiency across evaluation and application labs to accelerate product speed-to-market.
About the Manager & Team
You will join a dynamic, multicultural squad of creative perfumers, evaluation experts, and application specialists. The regional team culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and results-oriented, favoring a high degree of autonomy, open communication, and cross-functional support.
Skills & Requirements
- Exceptional sensory capabilities, including sharp odor discrimination, robust scent memory, and the ability to articulate sensory nuances to key stakeholders.
- 5+ years of experience in the Fragrance / F&F sector, operating within a multicultural business environment.
- Advanced understanding of fragrance raw materials, formulation mechanics, and technology delivery platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Science, Consumer Research, or a related discipline.
- Highly organized project manager with a team-first mindset and the drive to motivate cross-functional peers toward high-stakes goals.
To apply online please use the 'apply' function, alternatively you may contact Florence Pang via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-pang-14742515a/ or email at florence.pang@randstad.com.sg
(EA: 94C3609/ R25139901)
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Sensory Evaluation
Customer Research
Science
Housekeeping
FMCG
scientific discipline
Multicultural Environment
Formulation
Merchandising
Chemistry
Project Management
Evaluation
Product Development
Multicultural Marketing
Chemical Engineering
Team Motivation
Fragrance