Flavorist

Flavorist - Sweet & Beverages
São Paulo, Brazil

At dsm-firmenich, we help customers make delicious products that bring positive emotions to consumers around the world. Our creation team, is looking for a talented Flavorist to help create these products. Bring your passion, creativity and Flavorist skills as we support our customers’ needs and bring progress to life!

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities:

Per Customer Request or project brief - lead project team and manage creative briefs to meet project objectives with little/no management supervision. Ensure timely and quality brief execution;
Keep abreast of latest technical knowledge in terms of flavor ingredients, formulations and processes through networking, interacting with suppliers, study and training;
Provide technical flavor support to internal and external customers as needed. Provide ongoing support in the development of winning collections; lead tonality selection team as
assigned;
Work with Sales and BU to maintain relationships at our customers and participate in a team-selling approach. Interface with other support groups at dsm-firmenich, e.g. Regulatory, SCIN, Sensory, to anticipate customer needs and properly address commercial opportunities;
Participate in the global Flavor Creation community, supporting colleagues in other zones as needed in flavor creation or creative insights;
Adhere to good creative practice, formulating with a vision of reducing complexity while producing high quality, winning flavors that meet profit objectives. Maintain organized and efficient laboratory equipment and environment. Maintain records for easy retrieval and clarity.

We bring:

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.

You bring:

BS degree in Food Technology, Chemistry or Life Sciences;
Experience in sweets & beverages flavors creation;
Solid Project Management experience ;
Team Player;
Ability to build & maintain strategic working relationships;
Strong communication skills.

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.