Senior Lead Scientist

The Senior Lead Scientist – Molecule Discovery role at IFF in Shanghai, China, focuses on building and accelerating next-generation fragrance molecule discovery capabilities. This position involves translating discovery strategy into high-impact scientific programs, combining molecular design, synthetic chemistry, and advanced experimentation to identify and advance differentiated fragrance molecules. The role requires strong scientific leadership across discovery projects, working at the interface between design, synthesis, analytics, sensory science, and downstream development to turn promising molecular concepts into experimentally validated candidates.