Job title – Global Innovation Deployment Senior Manager (69747)
Location – Europe with preference for Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland or Vienna, Austria
Job model – Hybrid
We are looking for a highly driven and motivated:
Global Innovation Deployment Senior Manager
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Defines global deployment plan for Taste innovation projects, covering all pre-commercialization and technical marketing aspects.
2. Elaborates clear value proposition and storytelling backed-up with science and technical data.
3. Ensures the innovation project portfolio is ready for deployment in target markets (incl. trademarking; consumer insights; regulatory compliance; supply chain, documentation and systems readiness; pricing; etc.).
4. Designs innovative internal and external launch material incl. market product demos.
5. Drives and participate in internal trainings for the creation, technical, marketing and commercial communities.
6. Collaborates with strategic and technical innovation program leaders (IPLs and TPLs) to assess elements such as positioning, route to market, partnerships, pricing strategy, technical performance, etc.
7. Fosters communication between global and regions as well as among global functions and strategic business units.
We bring:
8. The ability to belong to a global development & commercial team in a highly creative, diverse and inspiring environment.
9. A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the flavors industry.
10. An opportunity to be part of an international innovation community that tackles questions for the future of food and beverages with direct short-term business impact.
11. Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
12. To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
You Bring:
13. University degree in Food / Flavor Technology or Business Administration.
14. 5-10 years’ experience in the food & beverages or food ingredients industry (e.g. flavors, nutrition, texture systems). B2B and B2C experience is a significant asset.
15. Excellent project management skills, rigorous and organized, with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
16. Excellent technical marketing background (ability to explain complex scientific topics in clear, concise, and client-focused manner).
17. Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional communication, persuasive, good influencing skills across cultures & geographies.
The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
Equal Opportunities Commitment:
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate, there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.