Director, Global Flavor Creation
Core
Lead the development and optimization of cutting-edge sweet flavor systems for global beverage platforms, ensuring continuity, productivity, and commercialization.
Role type
Director, Global Flavor Creation (Sweet Flavor Systems)
Builds
High-priority flavor initiatives, new beverage experiences, and optimized flavor ingredients for global markets.
Domain
Food & Beverage Industry / Flavor Chemistry & Sensory Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (flavor systems & ingredients)
Required skills
Flavor chemistry, Sensory principles, Creative formulation, Regulatory compliance (FDA/USDA/TTB), Experimental design, Sensory evaluation, Data-driven decision-making, Supplier engagement, Mentoring technical talent, Proprietary information management
Preferred skills
Sweet flavor systems expertise, Coffee/tea/flavored protein beverage experience, Certified Member of Society of Flavor Chemists, Master's degree in relevant field, Prior flavor house or beverage company experience
Technologies
GC/MS, Chromatography, Flavor evaluation instrumentation, Microsoft applications, Data management tools
Responsibilities
Lead creation and optimization of sweet flavor systems across beverage platforms; Oversee portfolio of high-priority flavor initiatives; Partner with cross-functional teams and external suppliers; Provide technical risk assessments and progress updates to leadership; Build organizational capability by mentoring flavorists; Drive implementation of new flavor ingredients and technologies; Ensure compliance with global regulations and labeling requirements; Influence supplier engagement strategies and represent the function in industry forums.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise