IFF · 22 hours ago
Director, Digital Transformation R&D
Union Beach, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expIFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. The Digital Product Director – Scent R&D will lead the creation of AI-powered workflows and digital solutions to enhance R&D innovation and operational excellence, while inspiring adoption across the organization.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and continuously elevate the digital product vision for Scent R&D, aligning with business priorities and enterprise transformation goals
Build and orchestrate multi‑year digital product roadmaps that translate user needs into bold, actionable solutions
Lead the creation of AI‑powered workflows, agents, and automation that accelerate R&D innovation and productivity
Drive value‑based prioritization to maximize customer impact, operational excellence, and innovation velocity
Standardize and harmonize digital experiences across new and legacy R&D applications
Lead process transformation initiatives, from requirements definition through deployment and measurable improvement
Establish and govern best‑in‑class product backlogs across the Scent application ecosystem
Define and track KPIs that measure adoption, performance, quality, and business value
Inspire global adoption through effective change management, communication, and training strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Product Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of experience in digital product management or product ownership roles
Proven leadership experience managing Product Owners or cross‑functional product teams
Demonstrated success leading complex digital product portfolios or multi‑application ecosystems
Experience working in R&D, creation, or innovation‑driven environments
Strong background in Agile and modern product delivery frameworks
Experience working with large, complex datasets, ideally in chemical, material, or scientific domains
Solid understanding of UX/UI principles, workflow design, and digital solution development
Preferred
Experience designing and scaling AI‑augmented workflows and intelligent automation in R&D environments
Strong expertise in product analytics, KPI definition, and data‑driven decision‑making
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead global digital transformation initiatives
Benefits
Be at the forefront of AI‑driven transformation within a world‑class Scent R&D organization
Shape digital products that directly impact creativity, innovation, and consumer delight
Work in a highly collaborative, global environment with diverse expertise across science, digital, and business
Lead high‑visibility initiatives with strong executive sponsorship
Grow your leadership impact while developing future‑ready digital capabilities
Join a purpose‑driven company committed to sustainability, innovation, and people development
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (8)
2022 (4)
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2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
J. Erik Fyrwald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Deveau
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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