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Director, Flavor Innovation

Director, Flavor Innovation

CarberyWauconda, IL, US
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Director, Flavor Innovation

The Director, Flavor Innovation is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the vision, strategy, and execution of sweet and savory flavor innovation. This role blends customer-facing impact with organizational leadershipdelivering market-relevant solutions, advancing proprietary technologies, and leading a diverse team to strengthen the company's reputation and growth.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead & Inspire Teams : Build and guide a high-performing, collaborative team through clear communication, trust, and accountability.
  • Drive Innovation : Develop and commercialize proprietary flavors, technologies, and processes that differentiate the business and deliver measurable customer value.
  • Customer Engagement : Partner with key customers to shape and expand adoption of core technologies, positioning the company as a trusted strategic partner.
  • Strategic Leadership : Balance daily execution with long-term vision; create commercially viable, sustainable growth plans.
  • Talent Development : Mentor and develop future leaders through training, performance management, and knowledge transfer.
  • Global Alignment : Harmonize flavor systems, standards, training, and technology across regions for consistency and efficiency.
  • Industry Leadership : Represent the company externally as a thought leader, build networks, and strengthen market presence.
  • Data-Driven Culture : Champion data-driven decision-making to guide strategy, resourcing, and prioritization.

Leadership Expectations :

  • Lead, develop, and inspire high-performing teams, fostering accountability, trust, and collaboration.
  • Build cross-functional alignment and drive execution across global teams.
  • Act with authenticity, courage, and empathy to create an environment of psychological safety and innovation.
  • Develop future leaders, and create succession plans within technical teams.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, food science, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of flavor, ingredient, or food and beverage industries
  • Deep expertise in flavor chemistry, raw materials, evaluation methods, and manufacturing processes and end to end commercial flavor processes.
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (FEMA / GRAS, EFSA, etc.).
  • Proven track record of commercially relevant innovation and delivery.
  • Experience leading cross-functional and global teams, with strong influencing skills across technical and commercial audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to scale teams, drive organizational change, and mentor future leaders.
  • Demonstrated track record of commercially relevant innovation and delivery of market-driven solutions.
  • Salary Range : $179,208.25 - $268,812.37

    The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled.

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