Manager, Communications - R&D and IC&D

Job Summary

• This role is embedded in the heart of our scientific and creative engine - translating technical breakthroughs, formulation excellence, and innovation strategy into compelling, human-centered stories. You'll shape narratives, coach leaders, and drive engagement across our internal ecosystem to help our experts show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead Communications for R&D & IC&D: Own and write messaging for key initiatives, change management, and cultural engagement across our scientific and creative communities, including intranet articles and content; newsletters and other email updates; corporate social posts; communications from leadership and more

• Coach & Advise Senior Leaders: Help R&D and IC&D leaders articulate their vision, simplify technical content, and connect with employees authentically - across formats and forums

• Support Thought Leadership: Partner with SVP, R&D and IC&D to shape their voice and presence for internal engagements and external platforms such as LinkedIn

• Design & Deliver Events: Create dynamic experiences that inform, inspire, and elevate the work of R&D and IC&D teams through Town Hall and in-person experiences; produce images and videos to enhance written content and increase engagement

• Generate Creative Ideas: Bring fresh thinking, challenge assumptions, and elevate our communications game with bold storytelling

• Project Management: Maintain/evolve/optimize internal comms calendar/strategy in alignment with larger business strategy, corporate culture needs, industry trends and in accordance with performance data, insights and best practices. Balance long-term plans and projects with short-term/immediate actions based on company/industry news,imminent needs, etc.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 4 - 6 years of experience in executive/internal communications

• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills - able to distill complexity into clarity and emotion

• Strong presence and confidence to coach senior leaders and influence direction

• Experience designing and executing Town Halls, employee campaigns, and change communications

• Creative mindset with a bias for action and collaboration

How Would You Stand Out?

• We're seeking a bold, strategic communicator to join our Flavors division and serve as a dedicated partner to Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation, Creation & Design (IC&D).

Why Choose Us?

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)

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.

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