International Flavors and Fragrances – Sydney CBD NSW

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologiesthat powerinnovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is open to Sydney, Singapore or Shanghai (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Position Summary

- Responsible for leading regional application strategy and execution across probiotics, dietary supplements, and nutritional solutions.
- Translate global science into locally relevant, evidence-based application solutions.
- Lead a high-performing regional application team and act as a scientific interface with customers.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

- Define and implement regional application strategy aligned with global priorities.
- Translate microbiome and nutrition science into differentiated application solutions.
- Lead and develop a regional team (10+ members).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D;, Regulatory, Quality, Marketing, and Commercial teams.




- Engage customers with technical expertise and presentations.
- Support product development, validation, and launch readiness.
- Represent company in industry events and scientific forums.

What Makes You the Right Fit

- PhD in Microbiology, Nutrition Science, Biology, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years experience in probiotics, dietary supplements, or food/nutrition.
- Proven leadership managing teams of 10+.
- Strong expertise in microbiome science and applications.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in English.
- MBA or business training is a plus.

How Would You Stand Out?

- APAC regional or international experience.
- Track record in application-driven innovation and commercialization.
- Familiarity with regulatory and scientific substantiation.

Why Choose Us?

- Opportunity to work on impactful, industrial-scale nutrition challenges with real customer outcomes
- Blend of hands-on laboratory work and customer-facing technical leadership
- Collaborative, global team environment with strong cross-functional interaction
- Exposure to product development through commercialization and post-launch support
- Commitment to scientific excellence, learning, and qualified growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits within a purpose-driven organization

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📌 Regional Application Leader, Health (Australia)
🏢 International Flavors & Fragrances
📍 Australia