[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Altria Group jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Altria Group · Richmond, United States # Principal Flavorist Richmond, United States Senior individual contributor Listed on Altria Group’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Altria Group’s careers site →](https://careers.altria.com/job/Principal-Flavorist/3024-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Altria Group](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/) / Principal Flavorist ## Job description Together We Innovate. Together We Change. Ready to shape the future of flavor innovation? If a strong foundation in flavor systems, ingredients, and technologies is paired with a passion for creating what’s next, this opportunity offers a chance to make a lasting impact. We’re seeking a Principal Flavorist in Richmond, VA to lead the discovery, innovation, and creation of new flavor concepts that power next-generation product development. This role offers the opportunity to define and develop our focus on building a long-term pipeline through breakthrough products and cross-functional collaboration. This team brings together deep technical expertise to unlock new product spaces, accelerate innovation, and shape the future of the enterprise. ### Lead flavor innovation and discovery - Guide teams in creating breakthrough flavor concepts that unlock new product spaces and fuel long-term innovation pipelines. ### Identify emerging trends and technologies - Continuously explore new flavor technologies and trends, translating them into consumer-relevant innovations and competitive advantage. ### Drive insight-led ideation - Lead cross-functional ideation efforts, turning consumer insights and unmet needs into bold, differentiated flavor concepts. ### Uncover new opportunity spaces - Develop market and competitive insights to identify white space opportunities across product and flavor categories. ### Shape next-generation product experiences - Apply deep technical expertise to design, evaluate, and refine innovative flavor systems for future-focused products. ### Advance consumer-centered design - Guide sensory evaluation and interpretation to ensure flavor solutions deliver compelling, differentiated experiences. ### Enable innovation at scale - Build and evolve infrastructure, tools, and knowledge systems that accelerate innovation and strengthen organizational capability. ### Partner to deliver breakthrough outcomes - Collaborate across R&D, Commercial, and Analytical teams to bring innovative flavor concepts from idea through execution. ### Lead regulatory and quality integration for innovation - Ensure new flavor solutions align with regulatory requirements while enabling speed and agility in development. ### Build and grow innovation capability - Mentor and develop talent, fostering a culture of creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning. ### We Want You to Have - Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science preferred. Advanced degree or Flavorist Certification preferred. - 10+ years of experience in the development and knowledge of flavor systems, flavor ingredients, flavor technologies and processes for food, fragrances, and/or pharma industries - Experience in successfully managing and coaching teams - In-depth knowledge of flavor creation and development, flavor ingredients, processing aids, suppliers and flavor application equipment and technologies are preferred. - Ability to communicate effectively as the position will represent and advocate for Flavor Development on cross-functional projects. - Ability to work well with diverse and cross-functional teams - User of nicotine products is preferred - Participation in product evaluation is preferred to support Flavor Development initiatives ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 99 days - Location: Richmond, United States[Apply on Altria Group’s careers site →](https://careers.altria.com/job/Principal-Flavorist/3024-en_US) ## More jobs at Altria Group ### [Manager, Change Control and Qualification](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/jobs/870eaadbb61163382ad4/) Richmond, United States ### [Associate Manager, Regulatory Infrastructure & Quality Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/jobs/43a710a4d271f41900da/) Richmond, United States ### [Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/jobs/ec7a9415bceaf293c3af/) Richmond, United States ### [Associate Manager, Customer Delivery](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/jobs/d3fb0b44d2390957214d/) United States ### [Continuous Improvement & Governance Associate Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/altria-group/jobs/233410351f594d4399ae/) United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Flavorist - Principal Scientist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/pepsico/jobs/661651d487da0dd9b4c0/) PepsiCo · Valhalla, New York ### [Senior Flavorist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-flavors-fragrances/jobs/af125c5f65474aacacec/) International Flavors & Fragrances · Tastepoint South, PA, USA ### [Flavorist Assistant - Erlanger, KY](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/5e363ba67a56e4492191/) Archer Daniels Midland · Erlanger ### [Senior Flavorist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/international-flavors-fragrances/jobs/d7d270d2c55f8d440224/) International Flavors & Fragrances · South Brunswick, NJ, USA ### [Principal Researcher and Senior Principal Researcher - Software Verification - Microsoft Research](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/111b5db3a6b7e15bbf9f/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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