Job title: Senior Analyst Tech Dev
City, Country: Dubai, UAE
Step into a pivotal leadership role at the intersection of perfumery, technology and innovation. From Dubai you will shape and elevate fragrance operations across the AMET region, driving excellence from lab to client while leading cutting-edge innovation projects that directly influence business growth and market success.
Your key responsibilities:
• Lead end-to-end fragrance compounding and application operations, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Manage laboratory teams and allocate workload to optimize efficiency, capacity and performance
• Drive operational excellence through KPIs such as automation, productivity and punctuality
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and global SOP standards
• Lead and support innovation projects, from lab testing to deployment across regions and clients
• Act as main technical interface with internal stakeholders and clients, driving solutions and business impact
We offer:
• A unique opportunity to lead technical operations and innovation in a fast-growing and strategic region
• Exposure to cutting-edge fragrance technologies and global innovation programs
• A highly collaborative environment connecting perfumery, science and commercial teams
• Opportunities to shape regional strategy and build new capabilities
• Continuous learning and leadership development in a global organization
• A purpose-driven company where your work impacts millions of consumers worldwide
You bring:
• Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics or related field
• 5+ years of experience in perfumery or pchecmial production , with laboratory and project leadership exposure
• Strong technical expertise in fragrance development and application
• Proven ability to manage teams and solve complex technical challenges
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions
• A proactive mindset with focus on innovation, continuous improvement and customer impact
About dsm-firmenich:
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
Our application process:
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.