Job Description
about the company We are partnering with a global leader in the Flavour & Fragrance (F&F) industry. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology and pioneering advancements in aroma ingredients, this MNC designs captive scents for some of the world's most successful consumer brands across fine fragrances, personal care, and home care. With an established presence in Singapore for decades and an expansive global network of R&D centers and production sites across the globe, they combine artistic creativity with scientific excellence to shape the olfactive landscapes of tomorrow. about the job As the Associate Director of Fragrance Development , you will step into a strategic regional leadership role driving the olfactive direction for the Southeast Asia (SEA) market. Based in Singapore, you will champion fragrance evaluation and selection across an expansive portfolio, including Personal Wash, Personal Care, Hair Care, and Fine Fragrance . Your core mission will be to translate consumer insights and brand strategies into winning liquid, balancing artistic creativity with commercial viability. Lead the fragrance evaluation strategy across cross-category briefs, ensuring strong alignment between market expectations and olfactive direction. Act as a senior partner to key regional accounts, driving high-stakes proactive pitches, defense projects, and innovation pipelines. Work hand-in-hand with Perfumers, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and R&D to deliver high-performing scent solutions. Identify emerging regional trends and new olfactive territories to build a differentiated, forward-looking fragrance portfolio. about the manager/team In this role, you will lead, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing regional evaluation team. You will be stepping into an environment that values autonomy, accountability, and psychological safety, fostering a culture where creative experimentation is encouraged. Reporting to senior regional leadership, you will have the mandate to strengthen t