Sean Newton

Sean Newton is a Senior Research Investigator at International Flavors & Fragrances since June 2014, specializing in the Fragrance Synthesis R&D team where efforts focus on identifying new molecules for fragrance commercialization. Responsibilities include collaborating with the HTS team for target identification, facilitating data transfer for product launches, and exploring innovations in chemical synthesis. Previous roles at the same company include Process Chemist, responsible for optimizing synthetic routes and scaling manufacturing processes, and Postdoctoral Research Scholar, where Sean focused on expanding synthesis capabilities. Education includes a PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Cambridge and an MSci in Chemistry with Drug Discovery from the University of Strathclyde. Additional experience includes postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge and industrial placements at Pfizer and AstraZeneca.