Anna Budraitis
Neptune City,NJ
Summary
Expert in technology development and product innovation, with a strong focus on strategic execution and portfolio oversight in the fragrance sector. Skilled at navigating complex project landscapes and fostering collaboration across teams to drive innovation and deliver commercially successful technologies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
NEW TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO MANAGER, SCENT DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES
HOLMDEL, USA
11.2019 - 05.2026
- Reporting to VP Scent Technology and Innovation – Scent Division, responsible for providing oversight to new technology development efforts and managing the portfolio of go-to-market technologies.
- Developed and enforced business rules around new commercialized technology offerings
- Managed catalog of functional additive ingredients to support innovation and go-to-market activities
- Governed internal stage gate development process, managing risks and stakeholder expectations
- Worked closely with R&D and ST&I PPMOs to ensure project alignment across key innovation platforms
- Tailored internal processes to meet the needs of varying technology offerings
- Optimized portfolio of Scent delivery technologies based on commercial performance
- Provided Sr Management with monthly updates on key technology development initiatives
MANAGER – PRODUCT INNOVATION GROUP, SCENT DIVISION
TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
ROCKLEIGH, USA
01.2013 - 11.2019
- Reporting to VP Fragrance Technology and Applications, responsible for developing and prototyping breakthrough new product ideas, that can be commercialized through partnerships with key customers.
- Manage team of Scientists and collaborate with Perfumery Evaluation, Applications, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Sales.
- Managed cross-category portfolio of 10-15 projects, ensuring alignment with innovation objectives
- Maintain cadence of technology development to fuel innovation pipeline (generate 2 per year)
- Worked directly with clients to assess needs and identify new opportunities
- Identify external technology for strategic partnership opportunities via competitive analysis and industry research, attending global industry trade shows, & leveraging existing supplier network
- Navigate and negotiate joint development agreements and technology licensing terms
- Directed dissemination of device technologies to global affiliates, enhancing collaborative capabilities
- Implemented testing process for new device concepts and proof of principles, facilitating informed product development
- Design prototypes using state of the art software: Rhinoceros 3-D, Autodesk Inventor, 3-D printer; and airflow modeling with Autodesk CFD Simulation
INNOVATIONS ENGINEER / DEPARTMENT MANAGER
TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
ROCKLEIGH, USA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Serving dual role as Innovations Group Manager / Project Lead, targeting new air care technologies and promoting sales opportunities, while handling the responsibilities of the preceding position of Innovations/Applications Engineer
- Managed multidisciplinary teams and acted as technical lead on projects
- Coordinated and executed all project timelines and customer communication
- Worked directly with CPG clients to assess needs and identify new sales opportunities; Spearheaded subsequent project proposals
- Served key role in maximizing sales and profitability of the department
- Through collaboration, enhanced the commercial performance, ensuring excellent relations with key suppliers
- Diligently ensured the implementation of action plans in accordance with the strategic direction of the Management Team
- Steadily improved business systems to provide more flexibility, responsiveness, and productivity
INNOVATIONS/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
ROCKLEIGH, USA
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Successfully collaborated with VP of Technical Sales in creating innovative air care delivery systems to generate revenue and strengthen industry leader position
JUNIOR PERFUMER/ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
HAGELIN AND COMPANY
BRANCHBURG, USA
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with Chief Perfumer on innovative fragrance concepts and formulation techniques in Research & Development
Education
Master’s in Business Administration - Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL01-2003
Skills
- Portfolio oversight
- Product innovation
- Competitive strategy
- Program management
- Process management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk mitigation
- Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Strategic execution
- Resource allocation
- Project leadership
- Program leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Relationship building
- Team leadership skills
Professional Highlights
- International Flavors and Fragrances: Integral in successful development and launch of IFF’s first sustainable delivery technology, Led additive ingredient portfolio optimization efforts, achieving annual cost savings and reducing risk, Completed IFF People Leader and Front-End Leadership Programs, Member of IFF North America Regional Inclusion Council, Led Global Employee Resource Group
- Takasago International Corporation: Dual Functioning Fragrance Delivery Device, USD869589B2, 09/01/12, Dual Functioning Fragrance Delivery Device, US8695891B2, 04/01/15, Volatile Medium Delivery Device, US9272065B2, 03/01/16, Volatile Medium Delivery Device, US9393335B2, 07/01/16, Membrane Device for the Release of Volatile Compositions, US9757490B2, 09/01/17
Timeline
NEW TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO MANAGER, SCENT DIVISION
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS AND FRAGRANCES
11.2019 - 05.2026
MANAGER – PRODUCT INNOVATION GROUP, SCENT DIVISION
TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
01.2013 - 11.2019
INNOVATIONS ENGINEER / DEPARTMENT MANAGER
TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
01.2013 - 01.2018
INNOVATIONS/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
01.2008 - 01.2013
JUNIOR PERFUMER/ANALYTICAL CHEMIST
HAGELIN AND COMPANY
01.2004 - 01.2008
Master’s in Business Administration - Management
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology