Regional Application Leader, Health, Greater Asia
Job SummaryAre you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?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 technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.The role is open to Sydney Australia, Singapore or Shanghai China (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 SummaryResponsible 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 DifferenceDefine 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 outcomesBlend of hands-on laboratory work and customer-facing technical leadershipCollaborative, global team environment with strong cross-functional interactionExposure to product development through commercialization and post-launch supportCommitment to scientific excellence, learning, and professional growthCompetitive compensation and benefits within a purpose-driven organizationWe 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...