Flavour Evaluator

Flavour Application
Apply flavour formulations into various finished products (e.g. tobacco beverages or other applications) to evaluate performance compatibility and overall product quality.

Organoleptic Evaluation
Conduct sensory evaluation of flavours both in their raw form and within finished products assessing attributes such as aroma taste aftertaste and mouthfeel in a structured and objective manner.

Sensory Panel Participation and Leadership
Lead or actively participate in sensory panels ensuring proper calibration consistency of evaluation and reliable interpretation of results.

Market Product Benchmarking
Analyze and compare internal flavour products with existing market products to understand positioning consumer preferences and emerging trends.

Portfolio & Application Mapping
Develop and maintain flavour portfolio mapping based on specific applications to support product development strategies and commercial needs.

Bridging Development and Market Trends
Act as a link between the Flavour Development team and market insights by ensuring new flavour developments align with current consumer trends and demands.

Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborate closely with Flavour Development and Sales teams to support product trials innovation projects and customer requirements.

Documentation & Reporting
Prepare clear structured documentation and reports on flavour evaluations trials and results to support decision-making and knowledge sharing.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Excellent documentation presentation and communication skills; proficiency in English is required while German or Mandarin is an advantage.

Strong sensory ability and memory to distinguish subtle flavour differences; willingness to engage with relevant products such as cigarettes vape shisha snus or heated tobacco products.

Experience in flavour & fragrance tobacco or food and beverage industries is highly preferred especially in product evaluation or application roles.

Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions in flavour application and evaluation.

High curiosity about market products and trends with the ability to translate insights into practical flavour strategies.