Global Technical Director – Life Sciences (Flavours)
Location: Ametlla del Vallès (Barcelona area) – On-site

About Tradebe

At Tradebe, we are a multinational company headquartered in Barcelona, committed to creating a more sustainable future.

Our core business focuses on environmental services and recycling, but we have expanded into other strategic areas such as Health & Nutrition and Life Sciences (flavours, purification, fragrances and ingredients), as well as Port Services.

Within our Life Sciences division , we are currently looking for a Global Technical Director to lead our flavours business.

The Role

As Global Technical Director , you will lead, define, and execute the integral technical strategy within our flavours division.

This is a key leadership position, combining strategic vision with operational execution , with a strong presence in the Executive Committee and direct impact on business decisions, innovation, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Organization
Lead a multidisciplinary technical team (3–6 direct / ~17 indirect)
Foster cross-functional collaboration
Act as a key technical reference
Strategy & Business
Define and execute the global technical strategy aligned with business objectives
Drive growth initiatives (new markets, lab expansions,



international footprint)
Contribute to Executive Committee decision-making
Identify innovation and differentiation opportunities
Technical & Operational Leadership
Oversee Flavourists, Savoury and Applications teams
Ensure successful scale-up from lab to production
Improve development, testing and validation processes
Manage the R&D; pipeline
Regulatory & Quality
Ensure compliance (IFRA, REACH, food safety, etc.)
Maintain high quality standards

What We’re Looking For
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar
10+ years of experience in flavours industry
Proven experience in international environment
Strong experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Proven background in technical strategy and execution
Interest in new technologies

Languages
Spanish: Native or bilingual
English: Advanced (C1)
French: a plus

Why Join Tradebe?
Join a growing international division
Be part of a company committed to innovation and sustainability
Work closely with top leadership
Make a real impact in the Life Sciences business

If you are a strategic technical leader within the flavours industry and ready for a global challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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