Fine Fragrance Evaluation Lead

Happy to present a senior leadership role in Fragrance evaluation for the fine fragrance category with a leading fragrance manufacturing company based in MumbaiJob PurposeLead the fragrance evaluation and development function for the Fine Fragrances category, driving winning fragrance solutions for customers through consumer-centric fragrance strategies, market insights, innovation, and strong collaboration with perfumers,R&D, marketing, and commercial teams. The role will be responsible for building fragrance expertise, strengthening customer relationships, mentoring evaluators, and contributing to business growth through successful fragrance creations and strategic category development.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership

• Define and execute fragrance evaluation and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Drive innovation pipelines and proactive fragrance programs for the designated category.
• Identify emerging consumer, market, and olfactive trends to shape future fragrance offerings.
• Build category expertise and create strategic fragrance platforms for key customersFragrance Evaluation & Development
• Lead fragrance evaluation activities from brief receipt to commercial launch.
• Translate customer and consumer needs into clear fragrance strategies and creative directions.
• Partner with perfumers to develop fragrances that meet consumer preferences, technical requirements, and cost targets.
• Guide fragrance selection and recommendation processes based on consumer insights, market trends, and brand positioning.
• Ensure fragrance performance throughout formulation development, pilot trials, scale-up, and commercialization.Client interface
• Serve as a strategic partner to key customers and global brands.
• Lead customer presentations, fragrance workshops, and innovation sessions.
• Support business development teams in identifying growth opportunities and winning new projects.
• Build strong relationships with domestic and international clients.Consumer & Market Insights
• Collaborate with Marketing and Consumer Insights teams to understand evolving consumer behavior.
• Design and interpret fragrance testing programs, sensory evaluations, and consumer research studies.
• Translate market intelligence into actionable fragrance strategies.Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with Perfumery, R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.
• Ensure successful technology transfer from development to production.
• Support regulatory and compliance requirements for global markets.Team Leadership
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of evaluators and fragrance development professionals
• Establish best practices for fragrance evaluation, documentation, and project management.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.Innovation & Knowledge Management
• Lead competitive benchmarking and fragrance trend analysis.
• Develop fragrance libraries, category knowledge databases, and consumer insight repositories.
• Represent the organization at industry events, customer engagements, and innovation forums.Qualifications
• Master's Degree in Perfumery, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Sciences, or related field.
• Additional certifications in Fragrance Evaluation, Sensory Science, or Consumer Research preferred.Experience
• 10+years of experience in Fragrance Evaluation, Fragrance Development, Consumer Insights, or related functions.
• Experience with leading fragrance houses or a fragrance manufacturing company
• Demonstrated experience managing global or regional brands and customer relationships.