New Technology Development Manage

As the largest fragrance only fragrance house in the world, we take pride in proactively shaping the future of the fragrance industry. We focus all our creativity, innovation, and energy into making fragrances and nothing else. CPL Aromas is home to some of the world’s leading perfumers, and we’re trusted by top brands to translate their creative vision into beautiful scents. We provide career and development opportunities for talented individuals across a range of disciplines – from all support functions to customer facing roles. A job at CPL Aromas promises a unique career path for anyone with a passion for the world of fragrance. With operations all over the world, we celebrate a diverse range of cultures at CPL Aromas and, we offer equal opportunities and flexibilities. Reports To Global R&D Director Job Purpose To establish and lead our R&D new technology platform through research and new business development for the application of tried and tested raw materials in innovative products and or technology for the fragrance sector. This is a global position, candidate can be based anywhere with CPL entity. Tasks and Responsibilities Research & Development

• Identify raw materials / naturals for testing its performance and stability in products being manufactured by CPL globally
• Present and communicate its benefits and propose opportunities to introduce it to the market
• Monitor the success rate of R&D new technology and continue to identify opportunities for growth and development
• Translate key trends in Personal, Household and Air Care products into key development goals for CPL platforms

Sales

• Identify client’s needs and market trends, perform market analysis for new product opportunities, and present ideas or strategies to Divisional Sales Teams (and / or customers)
• Work toward achieving the sales targets set for R&D new technology platform

Innovation & Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and build relations with Universities, academic institutes, raw material suppliers to enable the required testing of products
• Be the essential interface between R&D, suppliers, and, / or, academic institutes for testing and developing the benefits of fragrance additives to a product or technology

Project Management

• Define, deploy, and manage projects end-to-end with the aim of delivering to the opportunities identified through the R&D new technology platform
• Ensure project objectives are met within the required timeframe and customer needs

Qualification Skills and Attributes Required

• A bachelor's degree in the Science field with circa 5 years’ experience in research and development ideally in the fragrance industry, or
• Post-graduate in Science with at least 2 to 3 years’ experience in research and development ideally in the fragrance industry

Skills and Knowledge

• Must have some understanding of surfactant chemistry or some experience in formulating household or personal care products
• Enthusiastic, entrepreneurial individual with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills, able to obtain buy-ins from all parties.
• May have in interest in Aromatherapy
• Superior attention to detail
• Highly analytical ability
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Understanding of industry regulations
• Highly developed written and spoken communication
• Computer literate and skilled in using Office 365 with excellent ability using spreadsheets and calculations software
• Excellent planning and organising skills

Attributes

• Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment irrespective of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity or disability status. Due to large volume of applications, we are only able to contact applicants who meet the role requirements. The salary package offer will only be discussed with the final candidate, based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills. Should your skills and experience fit the above criteria, please click apply link to submit your application.