(Global) Fragrance Manager (all genders)

Beiersdorf

Beiersdorf

Hamburg, Germany
Posted on Feb 26, 2026

Job Details

Contract Type:
Unlimited / Full-Time
Job Start Date:
6/1/2026
Country / City:
Germany / Hamburg
Company:
Beiersdorf AG
Job Function:
Research & Development

Your Tasks

Shape the olfactive identity of iconic global brands.

We are hiring two fragrance experts at different seniority levels within our Global Fragrance Management team. Based on your experience, we will match you to the most suitable position during the recruitment process.

Join a team where science, creativity and brand strategy come together to build safe, sustainable and memorable fragrance experiences for millions of consumers worldwide. In close collaboration with leading fragrance houses and cross‑functional partners, you will help define the olfactive direction of our global personal care brands.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on level of experience, responsibilities may include:

  • Contribute to shaping and implementing global olfactive strategies across brands and categories.
  • Leading operational fragrance management for global and cross‑regional projects, from briefing to final selection, ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory and safety restrictions to maintain business continuity.
  • Deliver latest fragrance‑related trends, market movements and olfactive innovations. In the global role you will also guide strategic brand decisions.
  • Partnering with external fragrance houses to ensure strong execution and collaborative innovation.
  • Evaluating fragrance performance, including stability and pack odor assessments.
  • Provide expert olfactive and technical guidance, ensuring fragrance quality, stability and regulatory compliance (e.g., IFRA).
  • Ensure on‑time provision of fragrances within all relevant projects, including new fragrance development as well as ensuring concept and brand fit.
  • Senior role only:
    • Steering fragrance phase‑outs, ensuring timely and efficient transitions in line with regulatory changes, portfolio needs and cost/value optimization
    • Mentoring colleagues and representing the company as a subject matter expert in global teams and external collaborations.

Your Profile

  • University degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., chemistry, biology, cosmetic science or related fields).
  • Additional training from a perfumery school and relevant experience as a (Senior) Fragrance Evaluator / (Senior) Fragrance Manager.
  • Proven experience in personal care fragrance development — from first years of experience after final graduation up to extensive global senior expertise.
  • Strong, differentiated olfactory skills and the ability to confidently articulate fragrance choices to expert stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of fragrance‑related regulatory and safety requirements;
    for global role: deep expertise in global frameworks (e.g., IFRA, corporate safety governance, cost/value optimization).
  • Strong collaboration, communication and stakeholder‑management skills in an international environment, preferably with the ability to engage senior management and global partners.
  • Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Global role: proven strategic thinking, ownership and the ability to navigate complexity in a global matrix organization.

Additional information

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If you have any questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition Expert Regine Siebe usually on Tuesdays between 9 and 10 am via the telephone number: +49 40 4909 4956.