Expert, Digital Innovation

Expert (Junior), Digital Innovation

Location: Barcelona, Spain

At dsm-firmenich, we’re building the future by harnessing the power of digital innovation and we’re looking for a hands-on, tech-savvy, and highly organized junior Digital Innovation Manager to help drive this transformation.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting digital innovation projects from start to finish. Working alongside senior team members, you’ll assist with the implementation of early-stage initiatives and contribute to strategic efforts. With your organized approach, eagerness to learn, and interest in new digital technologies, you’ll have opportunities to expand your skills and make a meaningful contribution as you grow in your career.

If you’re energized by ambiguity, passionate about innovation and digital technology, we’d love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities:

Work closely with colleagues to understand challenges and help identify how technology, startups, or new business models could address their needs.
Support the digital innovation lifecycle of an initiative (Lighthouse), including opportunity framing, solution development, execution, and handover for scaling
Assist in building multi-disciplinary teams to design and deliver scalable proof-of-concepts that generate measurable impact
Contribute to building a culture of experimentation by encouraging colleagues to try new ideas and supporting ongoing learning within the team.
Help define methodologies and best practices to accelerate digital innovation across the organization
Assist in tracking and updating the digital innovation project portfolio, focusing on measuring project outcomes, monitoring budgets, and supporting resource planning.
Explore opportunities for Open Innovation and engage with startups, research institutions, and industry thought leaders
Stay informed on the latest industry and technology trends. Collaborate with internal experts to explore technical feasibility of new concepts to prepare for new digital innovation initiatives.

We offer:

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring:

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Innovation Management, or related field
3-5 years of hands-on experience in digital innovation, project coordination, or consulting
Imaginative – A creative thinker, continuously exploring new possibilities, questioning assumptions, and finding unconventional ways to innovate
Industry – Experience or strong interest in BeautyTech, HealthTech, or FoodTech.
Entrepreneurial & Doer Mindset – driving progress in complex environments through creative yet structured approaches. Navigate ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic settings
Communicate & Influence – Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly, build trusted relationships, and engage and influence senior stakeholders. Fluent in English; other languages a plus
Leadership & Collaboration – Ability to lead cross-functional teams and driving alignment across diverse stakeholders. Collaborate effectively on a global scale, navigating geographies, business units, and cultures with ease
Tech Savvy - Familiarity with tech concepts: APIs, data models, cloud platforms, digital product development

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.

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.