Technology Scout Innovation IFF TASTE
Core
Identify Open Innovation opportunities and accelerate science-to-market for flavor, fragrance, and food ingredients by evaluating external technologies and partnerships.
Role type
Technology Scout / Innovation Strategist
Builds
Technology landscape reports, strategic partnerships, and validated technology pipelines for the Taste portfolio.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Flavors & Fragrances / Open Innovation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic market analysis, technology assessment, partnership negotiation, stakeholder management, quantitative market research, IP/patent review, project execution, scientific fluency, business acumen.
Preferred skills
Experience with university technology transfer offices, venture funding analysis, thought leadership development.
Technologies
Technology Landscape Reports, modern innovation tracking tools.
Responsibilities
Identify and quantify market drivers and technological disruptions; define technological solution sets to meet customer needs; assess viability of emerging technologies regarding performance, cost, and scalability; execute projects to advance technologies through research and pilot testing; manage global university relationships and external partner engagements; deliver reports on technology landscapes and market opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, strategic IC with mentorship responsibilities