Head of Biological Evaluation - Active Beauty

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.

As Head of Biological Evaluation , you will lead a team of scientific experts responsible for evaluating the biological properties of ingredients developed by Givaudan.

Your work will ensure scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and meaningful alignment with our commercial, marketing, and R&D strategies.

The position reports to our R&D Director, and is based in Pomacle (15 km from Reims), France.

Your Role

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
• Define and manage department budgets and investment plans, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
• Develop and implement the strategic roadmap for biological evaluation within S&T.
• Oversee the design and execution of biological test protocols and laboratory evaluation platforms.
• Supervise the creation of scientific documentation (articles, reviews, and technical reports).
• Represent Givaudan’s biological evaluation capabilities to internal and external customers.
• Ensure regulatory compliance under relevant frameworks (including Loi Jardé and GDPR), serving as a member of the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Your Profile

• You have a PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar scientific leadership position within a comparable sector.
• Broad knowledge of skin biology and cellular/molecular mechanisms.
• Strong command of biological evaluation tools and methodologies.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross‑functional communication skills; proven ability to foster collaboration across teams.

Our Benefits

• Bonus
• Profit‑sharing
• Company Savings Plan
• Meal vouchers
• Transportation allowance
• Health and welfare coverage

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.