Job Summary As a Global Product Experience Principal I Researcher, you will be responsible to guide and drivesensory and consumer research activities and projects in alignment with business opportunities and corporate strategies for key global customers.You willpartner closely withthe creation and design teams and regional product experience teams product design and formulation.You will also partner with commercial and marketing teams to ensure impactful customer engagement reactively and proactively. You will be the voice of the consumer. Responsibilities: Proactive and autonomous understanding of area of expertise, competitive analysis and identification of gaps and opportunities in knowledge and capabilities for the global organization Harvest, funnel and disseminate knowledge and insights globally from both internal and external sources Mentor less senior staff on existing capabilities Global ambassador of IFF expertise in sensory, consumer and cognitive science, participate in peer reviewed journals and scientific presentations in major events Influence the generation of business-relevant global projects internally and at customers Engage with stakeholders to align on the approach and ensure the field of expertise is leveraged to create business value Execute or drive the execution of the most impactful customer projects or proactive initiatives, including data generation, analysis, interpretation, leading to actionable insights for IC&D Communicate and present in an impactful way the approach and/or insights at various stages to senior stakeholders - project team, customers, leadership Timely documentation and system management: ensure all necessary documents are archived, tasks managing system is updated, databases are filled and enable leverage by the entire PX team through trainings Requirements: Masters and/or PhD in Sensory Science, Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, Food Science or related area Fluent in spoken and written English Minimum 10 years of experience in the area of expertise, preferably within the food/beverage industry We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more It is IFF's policy to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and to provide equal employment opportunity to Company employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, protected disability, genetic characteristics, HIV status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the Company's employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, compensation and terminations. Any employee requiring an accommodation of a protected disability should notify management or his or her Human Resources Representative. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of his or her Human Resources Representative or any other member of management. Appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination may be taken against any employee who violates this policy.