Job Summary
At IFF, an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and sensorial experiences, science and creativity come together to create essential solutions for a better world. From global icons to unexpected innovations, we partner with customers to bring scents, tastes and experiences to life.
Within our Scent division, we combine creativity, craftsmanship and scientific expertise to deliver unique fragrance experiences — from fine fragrances to home and personal care products.
Our Regulatory Affairs EAME team, based in Neuilly-sur-Seine (Paris), supports the business by ensuring compliance and enabling innovation across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
What you’ll do and where you’ll make an impact- Interpret and ensure regulatory compliance of fragrances prior to customer submission
- Act as the primary local regulatory interface for creative teams, EAME commercial teams and key stakeholders
- Support perfumers in developing compliant fragrances aligned with applicable regulations
- Review and update regulatory documentation, procedures and document management systems
- Understand and integrate customer requirements into regulatory assessments
- Collaborate closely with global Regulatory Affairs teams
- Around 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the fragrance industry
- Master’s degree in scientific or related fields, or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation (mandatory)
- Good understanding of ingredients at risk, trends, naturality and certifications (e.g. biodegradability, ISO 16128) is a plus
- Strong Excel and data manipulation skills
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Fluent in English and French (additional language is a plus)
- Agile, adaptable and solution-oriented
- You combine scientific rigor with business understanding
- You are comfortable working in a complex, international environment
- You can bridge regulatory requirements with innovation
- You build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Join a global leader with a strong, collaborative and inclusive culture
- Work in a European creative center at the heart of the fragrance industry
- Contribute to innovative projects with global impact
- Be part of a diverse environment that values talent and development
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Around 6 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the fragrance industry
- Master's degree in scientific or related fields or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of EU Cosmetics Regulation
- Strong Excel and data manipulation skills
- Fluent in English and French
- Good understanding of ingredients at risk, trends, naturality and certifications (e.g., biodegradability, ISO 16128)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Customer-oriented mindset with ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Agile, adaptable and solution-oriented
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
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What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
