Sr. Fragrance Development Manager

Job Title: Sr. Fragrance Development Manager AMET

Location: Dubai, UAE

Job model: Hybrid

Are you a fragrance enthusiast looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the forefront of fragrance innovation? As a key member of the Beauty Unit, you will be responsible for driving prototype development and cultivating your category expertise. Collaborate with perfumers and cross-functional teams to shape the future of fragrance, and work closely with category leaders, strategic marketing, and Consumer Insights partners to develop cutting-edge technology collections and innovation strategies. Join our team and help us create the next generation of fragrance products!

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage proactive and reactive fragrance development to meet client briefs and generate business
• Develop olfactive vision and fragrance solutions to gain, defend, and revitalize business for brands/categories
• Identify and execute business opportunities proactively
• Guide and partner with perfumers to create innovative fragrance Beauty collections
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and consumer insights to turn them into concrete fragrance solutions
• Lead regional and international projects and initiatives
• Build organizational capability by training assistant Fragrance Development Managers and sustaining talent pipeline

We bring:

• A collaborative and high-performance work environment where teams work together to bring progress to life and create a better future
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

You bring:

• Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of experience in fragrance evaluation in beauty care, mastering bar soaps will be a plus (complexity, importance of assigned customers and product categories, as well as successful track record will be the differentiator)
• Education: Master’s Degree in Perfumery (ISIPCA, ESP, or equivalent) or equivalent degree
• Languages: Fluent in English (Arabic is a plus but not mandatory)
• Strategic creative thinking and commercial acumen
• Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills
• Proven project management skills
• Insights driven fragrance development skills
• Strong team spirit

The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (maria.roman@dsm-firmenich.com). 

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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About dsm-firmenich:

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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