Senior Scientist
Suntory Global SpiritsShanghai, Shanghai, China
Posted February 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits, renowned for crafting high-quality whiskies such as Jim BeamĀ® and Maker's MarkĀ®, Japanese whiskies like YamazakiĀ® and HakushuĀ®, and international brands including LaphroaigĀ® and BowmoreĀ®. The company also excels in tequila, gin, and ready-to-drink cocktails, driven by a commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits operates globally with approximately 6,000 employees across nearly 30 countries.
Job Description
Senior Scientist role with Suntory Global Spirits, leading liquid innovation, optimization, quality and production of global spirits portfolio, with broad exposure to operations, marketing/business teams, finance, sourcing and other internal and external partners. Opportunity to provide global product development expertise, coaching & input into straight spirit & RTD category initiatives.
Requirements
- Fluency in Mandarin and English
- M.S Food Science or related field with 6 years experience, or B.S. degree with 8+ years experience
- Minimum 6 years work experience in food and/or beverage industry
- Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships
- Culturally sensitive and able to work in a global multi-cultural organization
- Ability to taste limited quantities of alcoholic beverage samples
- Ability to travel globally (10-30% of time)
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a top player in the spirits business
- Chance to build and develop R&D capabilities in the region
- Broad exposure to operations, marketing/business teams, finance, sourcing and other internal and external partners
- Opportunity to provide global product development expertise
