Givaudan Careers Color Chemistry Scientist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. 
In France, discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience, gained in our renowned European Creation Centre, or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day, your commitment, your humility, and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

At Givaudan sense colour, we harness scientific excellence to create sustainable color solutions that enhance sensory experiences worldwide. We are seeking a Color Scientist who combines strong technical expertise with business agility, discipline, and a passion for delivering results.

You will be a key member of our Natural Colors team, driving applied research and innovation that meet clear business objectives. You will translate scientific discoveries into practical, market‑ready solutions while managing multiple projects efficiently and maintaining a high level of engagement and accountability.

In this Role, You Will

• Strengthen the natural color innovation roadmap by proposing and evaluating new technical solutions aligned with market needs.


• Provide technical leadership in natural color chemistry in collaboration with the Category Technical Leader.


• Design and execute research projects focused on tangible, timely business impact.


• Lead several innovation projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables achieved.


• Contribute to protecting innovation through patent strategies and IP development.


• Identify new methodologies or technologies that advance applied color science and operational effectiveness.


• Manage collaborations with external partners when strategically relevant to business outcomes.


• Assess resource needs and support technical competency development to sustain high‑performance project execution.

You Bring

• PhD in chemistry, physical chemistry and related field + 4 years experience in the chemistry or food industry


• Proven success in industrial or business oriented environments, not purely academic settings.


• Demonstrated agility, nimble learning, and ability to manage priorities effectively.


• Strong project management, organization, and disciplined execution skills.


• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities, with confidence to connect science and market insight.


• Passion for sustainable innovation and long‑term engagement in a global environment.

What We Offer

A creative and collaborative culture that values scientific excellence and purpose-driven innovation.

Opportunities to shape the future of natural color solutions with real impact for customers and consumers.

A global organization committed to sustainability, diversity, and professional growth.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.