Flavorist II

Role overview

This position is for a Flavorist II at IFF’s creative center in Dubai, where the work is performed onsite. The role is focused on developing distinctive savory flavor systems that support food and beverage brands, combine creativity with science, and contribute to customer success across regional and global markets.

IFF is an international company working across flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health, and biosciences, with an emphasis on sustainable innovation that improves everyday products.

What you will do

• Create high-quality savory flavors on your own and also contribute within project teams to deliver effective solutions for customers in different markets.
• Use sensory evaluation capabilities and knowledge of raw materials to build, refine, and explain flavor concepts for a range of applications.
• Develop savory flavor formulations using both proven and newer technologies, including the exploration of novel molecules and delivery systems.
• Handle mid-level creative briefs independently while coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to meet customer expectations.
• Strengthen internal relationships and take part in technical discussions to deepen understanding of ingredients, analytical approaches, and flavor creation methods.
• Interact with customers when needed to understand brand objectives and convert them into practical flavor solutions.
• Support category-level initiatives and innovation work by contributing fresh ideas and helping solve problems early in the process.
• Assist senior flavorists in coaching, training, and developing junior colleagues through active knowledge sharing.
• Show leadership by staying engaged with regional teams, encouraging collaboration, and building strong strategic partnerships.

What the employer is looking for

• A bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Technology, or a similar field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Completion of the IFF trainee course and Associate Flavorist program, or an equivalent program completed with another company.
• About 5 to 6 years of practical experience in savory flavor creation, including the ability to independently design flavors for regional and global customers and confidently manage mid-level briefs.
• Strong sensory judgment, solid ingredient knowledge, and a proven ability to formulate creatively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
• A cooperative, team-oriented mindset.

Additional information

This is a permanent position. The company offers a structured onboarding process, flexibility and agility in project execution, the opportunity to work with multiple disciplines in a fast-moving global environment, and access to training, learning, and development programs from the first day.

Equal opportunity statement

IFF emphasizes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and aims to create an environment where employees can bring their authentic selves to work, regardless of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.