Sr. Flavor Engineer Neuchatel, Switzerland Operations

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business, and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion smokers worldwide.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom dream up and deliver, better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

The Operations function, thanks to its global scale and drive for innovation, is playing a meaningful role in PMI’s business transformation. Our mission is to produce and deliver products to our markets and into the hands of our consumers in a sustainable way. Operations is at the center of a powerful triangle of deep consumer connection, product innovation and executional excellence.

Our people are passionate, determined and innovative. From procurement, to manufacturing and throughout our supply chain, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to leave your mark in this transformational journey to deliver better, smoke-free alternatives to millions of adult smokers around the world.

For our Product & Portfolio Management and Deployment team in Switzerland, we are therefore looking for a Flavor Engineer.
In this position you will be responsible to maintain flavors and (e) solutions portfolio for cigarettes and RRP products using adequate systems. Modify as necessary (while maintaining Taste superiority) based on Markets and Product Stewardship requirements. Roll-out the new versions according to PMI guidelines and best practices.

You will:

• Maintain a relevant and healthy flavor/(e)solutions portfolio meeting PMI standard
• Maintain, and if needed, adapt existing flavor systems for conventional and Reduced Risk Products for use in various markets worldwide
• In case of adaptations, ensure all milestones (e.g. Sensory, Compliance, Pilot productions, etc.) are properly and timely met and in accordance with Quality Standards
• Deploy timely on the lead market(s) and harmonize to others promptly after
• Manage formulas having industrial scale constraints in mind
• Support PMI factories globally for troubleshooting linked to flavors/(e) Solutions
• Establishes preliminary specifications in accordance with Control Strategy. Follow-up and adapt as necessary
• Work with Procurement and Material Qualification teams to ensure supply security and price leverage without compromising on the quality of the ingredients/flavors and finished goods
• Lead or support Productivity initiatives impacting portfolio in scope
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for all topics related to ingredients, flavors and (e) Solutions across PMI
• Products evaluation is not mandatory and on a pure voluntary basis

We’re looking for someone with:

• College/University, Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent experience. Food or Chemistry background a plus
• Strong skillsets in Project Management activities along collaborative mindset

What we offer:

Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to improve the lives of a billion smokers.