Global Innovation Business Development Lead - Meat Flavor, Savory and Taste Solutions

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Hilversum, Tilburg; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading flavor and fragrance company is seeking a Global Innovation Business Development Lead for Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions. This hybrid position based in Hilversum will involve driving market analysis, building innovation roadmaps, and engaging with key customers. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the food industry, strong leadership skills, and a customer-centric mindset. Join us to shape the future of taste and nutrition.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Global resources access

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in B2B or B2C in the food-related industry.
• Strong understanding of marketing strategies and execution.
• Experience in innovation project initiation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive market understanding related to Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions.
• Develop and drive the strategic plan for growth and differentiation.
• Provide relevant market data and develop business cases.

Skills

B2B marketing

Food industry experience

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Science or Food Science

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Marketing, Business, or Economics

Job description

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Global Innovation Business Development Lead - Meat Flavor, Savory and Taste Solutions page is loaded## Global Innovation Business Development Lead - Meat Flavor, Savory and Taste Solutionsremote type: Hibridno delolocations: Hilversum (Liebergerweg), Netherlands: Haverhill, United Kingdom: Tilburg (Plant), Netherlandstime type: Polni delovni časposted on: Objavljeno včerajtime left to apply: Datum konca: 28. februar 2026 (Še več kot 30 d za prijavo)job requisition id: R8500**Povzetek delovnega mesta**International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is a leading innovator in the taste, functional ingredients, health, biosciences, and scent industries. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers.We are now seeking a dedicated and dynamic **Global Innovation Business Development Lead for Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions**! The location is preferably **Hilversum (NL), Tilburg (NL), or Haverhill (UK)** working on hybrid model.Be part of a strategic, growth-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** **Market Landscaping:** Drive market understanding related to Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions. Define the required need for market research and prioritize, Scope market development and trends related to Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions and communicate findings to all stakeholders* **Build the innovation roadmap:** Develop and drive the strategic plan for growth and differentiation in the Re-Master Meat program. Scope Market developments and future opportunities related to Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions. Define market size, competitive landscape and strategic fit of Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions. Scope and collect customer unmet needs/pain points, success criteria and potential value proposition of future Technologies, linked to the selected innovation area. Prioritize focus areas in collaboration with the Re-Master Meat Innovation team. Share above with relevant stakeholders, drive initiatives with internal and external partners.* **Innovation Deployment and Delivery:** Provide relevant market data, develop and maintain business cases (incl. Net Product Value). Define unique value propositions based on client and consumer benefits for new and existing technologies, in collaboration with the Re-Master Meat Innovation team. Define the global marketing strategy for new Innovations, and drive market execution during Delivery phase via Regional and Global Category Leads. Support building the Technical Deploy launch materials. Define the unique value proposition of new and technologies, translating them into customer benefits based on IC&D evaluation* **Positioning IFF in Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions (Re-Master Meat):** Position IFF as the Leader in Meat Flavor and Taste solutions. In collaboration with Global Communications team and Regional stakeholders, define global comms calendar, content for positioning and key messaging. Support regional execution and engage with key customers on capabilities and innovations as appropriate. Support key customer strategic initiatives within Meat Flavor and Taste Solutions to develop new business and accelerate sales growth. Engage with key global and regional customers through visits and presentations about these topics. Ensure “Mind Share” of existing technologies relevant to the program. Build global internal and client facing communication and develop supportive customer material to provide to regional category marketing. Drive inclusion of existing innovation technologies into global and regional growth initiatives for the following year.**What Makes You the Right Fit*** Bachelors/ Masters degree in Science or Food Science/ Food Technology (preferred) and/or Bachelor’s/ Masters degree in Marketing, Business, or Economics* At least 10 years of experience in B2B or B2C in Food related industry. Food ingredients and savory flavor experience strongly preferred.* Strong understanding of marketing strategies and execution, strong capabilities in relationship building, networking and management.* Experience in Innovation project initiation, Success Criteria definition and Value proposition development preferred.* Excellent communication and presentation skills.* A customer-centric mindset, strong leadership skills with the ability to lead through persuasion and influence.* Experience in international roles and/or multicultural environments preferred.* Experience in deploying innovation technologies globally.* Strong analytical skills with ability to translate insights into strategy.* Passion for driving sustainable and impactful food solutions.* Opportunity to lead global innovation initiatives in a high-impact role.* Inclusive and purpose-driven culture.* Access to global resources and cross-functional collaboration.* Professional development and learning opportunities.* Be part of a team shaping the future of taste and nutrition.Smo vodilni v svetu na področju okusa, vonja in prehrane, svojim strankam ponujamo širši nabor naravnih rešitev in pospešujemo našo strategijo rasti. Pri IFF verjamemo, da vaša edinstvenost sprosti naš potencial. Cenimo pester mozaik etnične pripadnosti, nacionalnega porekla, rase, starosti, spola ali statusa veterana. Prizadevamo si za vključujoče delovno okolje, ki vsakemu od naših kolegov omogoča, da v službo prinese svoj pristen jaz, ne glede na vero, spolno identiteto; izražanja, spolne usmerjenosti ali invalidnosti.Visit to learn more