Manager, Biological Sciences

Manager, Biological Sciences R&D

We invite you to join Takasago, where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment and happiness at an elevated level. Specifically, we strive to establish an environment where people from diverse backgrounds can work with joy and a sense of purpose, create a system that supports individual growth, and above all, implement management practices that enable employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors, fragrances, aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in 28 countries and regions, with manufacturing facilities, research and development centers, and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

We currently have an opportunity for a Manager, Biological Sciences R&D position located in Rockleigh, NJ. The Manager, Biological Sciences R&D position entails managing biology team members which includes training and mentoring junior team members. It requires directing, coordinating and managing biology R&D projects and biology related service requests.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible to develop new technologies, methods and intellectual property to anticipate and support Takasago's business needs.
• Develop in vitro lab as well as in home use test methods. Data analysis, interpretation, consult and trouble shoot technical and/or project related issues, formulating next steps to develop the projects.
• External and internal support and collaboration with cross division teams, global alignment on methods and results are expected.
• Presentations and reports writing to both external and internal customers are also expected.
• Oversee administrative and legal issues related to biology R&D.
• Regular review of the competitive landscape and scientific literature.
• Other duties as needed.

Educational Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and PhD degree in Microbiology or Psychology, Neuroscience, Sensory Science, Psychophysics is preferred with commensurate experience.

Experience: The ideal candidate would have at least a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences with 7+ years' direct experience in the fragrance & flavor or related industry. Or more preferably a Masters or PhD degree in Microbiology or Psychology, Neuroscience, Sensory Science, Psychophysics and with commensurate experience. Experience leading a team is highly desirable.

The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable

Competencies: Experience leading and developing a team and developing new methods and protocols. Proficiency in MS Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in statistics, SAP or other enterprise systems is preferred.

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a resume and cover letter to the career website portal.

Takasago's Employee Benefits and Perks

Takasago offers flexible work arrangements, tuition assistance, health benefits, employee discounts to various services and products, and life insurance 1.5 times your salary. When we think about employee success and financial security, we think long-term. Takasago provides robust retirement savings plans, as well as an employee assistance program. We hope you will join us and achieve professional growth and enrichment.

EEO Statement

Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.