Lead, Data Scientist
Core
Lead the design, development, localization, and production deployment of advanced machine learning, generative AI, and agentic solutions for IFF's Scent business, translating scientific and business needs into robust models and AI-enabled applications.
Role type
Lead Data Scientist (Technical Leadership)
Builds
Production-ready ML models, reusable components, and AI-enabled applications for R&D, formulation, and consumer domains.
Domain
Flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences (Scent business)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Machine learning, deep learning, statistical modeling, generative AI, foundation models, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows, production ML engineering, reproducible pipelines, MLOps, scientific data workflows, chemistry/formulation context adaptation, Chinese AI ecosystem localization
Preferred skills
PhD or master's in quantitative STEM, 5+ years industry experience, expertise in Python and cloud platforms, ability to guide junior data scientists
Technologies
Python, Cloud Platforms, APIs, MLOps tools, Chinese AI models
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design and delivery of ML/AI solutions; rapidly evaluate and apply state-of-the-art methods to IFF data; collaborate with AI Chemist Lead on R&D chemistry and molecular discovery; adapt AI applications for the Chinese market.
Seniority
Lead, technical leadership & mentorship
