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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Lead Scientist - **Company:** International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. - **Location:** Union, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $146,048.0 - $182,560.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Power BI, SQL Databases, Computational Statistics, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d57b8634bb4956d1 ## About the Role * Master's degree in Sensory Science (PhD strongly preferred). * 7+ years of sensory research leadership experience in academia and/or consumer goods; strong preference for fragrance experience. * Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sensory research team. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Strong capability to work independently within broad technical areas while aligning strategic priorities. * Deep understanding of sensory methodologies (discriminative, descriptive, panel training, performance evaluation), experimental design, controlled environment requirements, and data analytics. * Proven track record applying analytical skills within perceptual research contexts. * Preferred: experience in consumer research. How Would You Stand Out? * Strong leadership presence with a clear vision for shaping the future of fragrance sensory science. * Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to apply knowledge creatively to solve problems. * Advanced competency in data science or advanced statistics, with experience in at least one of: Power BI, Python, R, SQL or MATLAB. * Experience in data management. * Additional experience in the fragrance industry. ## Description * Provide leadership to a team of sensory scientists, leveraging strong scientific expertise and 7+ years of team leadership experience in academia and/or industry, ideally within fragrance. * Guide the R&D sensory team to deliver high-impact insights that drive innovation and product success. * Engage with cross-functional R&D and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and drive collaborative outcomes. * Implement, manage, and optimize project workflows for cross-functional initiatives. * Apply and further develop state-of-the-art sensory methodologies and experimental approaches. * Oversee data analytics to support and accelerate strategic business priorities. * Manage direct reports, ensuring clear communication, prioritization, and resource allocation. * Ensure adherence to ethical standards for human subjects research. * Represent the research organization internally and externally as a scientific leader. ## Related Videos - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Companies to Work For in Paris: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/190-best-companies-to-work-for-in-paris-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Best Companies to Work For in France: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/189-best-companies-to-work-for-in-france-top-25-companies-in-2023)