Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America Job at dsm-firmenich in

Senior Flavorist, Sweet Goods & Beverage, North America

Location: Princeton, NJ, US

At dsm-firmenich, we’re looking for a Senior Flavorist to help craft world-class flavors that don’t just taste exceptional—they tell stories, spark emotions, and create unforgettable experiences. You will help our customers bring their brands to life by blending science, creativity, and a deep understanding of consumer insight. Whether it’s a nostalgic favorite or a bold new creation, our flavor innovations set the standard for excellence in taste, and we want you to be a part of it.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize flavor formulations across a variety of categories, with a focus on taste performance, stability, and regulatory compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert in citrus flavor development for North America, working closely with the NA citrus team and the global citrus creation team
• Present flavor concepts and technical insights to key clients in North America, supporting business development and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sensory, applications, and regulatory to ensure successful project execution
• Mentor junior flavorists and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the global flavorist community
• Stay informed on market trends, raw material innovations, and sustainability initiatives

We Bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
• Opportunity to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset within a collaborative team environment
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is core to our strategy and purpose
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs

You Bring

• Minimum 10 years of experience in flavor creation, with demonstrated expertise in citrus and other key flavor profiles for sweet and beverage applications
• Strong understanding of flavor stability, particularly in citrus applications
• Excellent sensory evaluation skills
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field
• Willingness to travel within North America for client meetings and innovation workshops

Salary: $176,300.00–$190,000.00. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About DSM-Firmenich At dsm-firmenich, we go beyond expectations. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. The impact of your work will be felt by millions every day, whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor. This is your opportunity to shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. We support continuous learning, a culture that lifts you up, and opportunities to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here, and your ideas are essential to our future. Real progress happens when we go beyond, together.

Application process Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English. The application window for this opening closes on October 6, 2025.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement We believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process with diverse interview panels and thoughtful sourcing. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or need support through the application process, we’ll help — just let us know what you need.

Agency statement We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing