- Responsible for R&D project management for oils, condiments, spreadable and veggie products in EMEA.- Responsible for Sensory Analysis, planning and executing tasting sessions, conducting statistical analysis of collected data and delivering data-driven reports. - Lead product development initiatives, taking charge of formulation and process development, and ensuring first production, all while optimizing costs and recipes.- Conducted quality audits (IFS/BRC) internally, with suppliers and subcontractors.- Trained new team members, mentored and managed master's degree intern.- Conducted competitive analysis and monitored supplier innovations.

- Formulation Technical Project Leader for Dove Hair Care category, responsible for leading and implementing innovation projects in Latin America. - Responsible for leading regulatory, compliance and ingredients of concern in Hair Care category in Latin America. - Superuser reference for PLM system (SAP) in Latin America. - Developed and executed crisis response strategies, and conducted risk assessments to assess spot purchases during crisis situations.- Led massive changes for formulation in Personal Care cross category in Latin America.- PETA certification leader and reference for Latin America.

- Formulation & Packaging Technical Project Leader for Clear Hair Care category, responsible for leading and implementing innovation projects in Latin America.- Leading and implementing cost saving projects.- Prepared and reviewed documentation for packaging label and legal registrations.- Upload of formulations, specifications and data into internal systems.- Monitoring physical and chemical development and stability of products.

- Responsible for beverages formulation tailored to client requirements, optimizing ingredients and flavor performance, cost, and stability.- Technical support to clients for formulation development and process (industrial trials), and flavor organoleptic and interaction.- Developed flavor emulsions and led scaling-up production process in the plant.- Managed a portfolio of projects with varying potential, focusing on strategic accounts, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams.- Presentations to clients to demonstrate technologies, trends and product design.- Worked closely with Flavorists to refine flavors to meet customer needs, while actively contributing to flavor marketing strategies through the creation of flavor application vehicles and concept ideas.

- Formulated beverage prototypes based on client needs.- Prepared and analyzed application samples for performance evaluations.- Participated in sensory analyses as an expert panel member.- Conducted stability and shelf-life testing for product integrity.- Collaborated with suppliers to address challenges and improve solutions.

Assisted in crafting application-specific recipes for beverages, dairy and confectionery, enhancing my understanding of ingredient functions and their impact on taste.