Head of Creation Hub

Head of Creation Hub
Geneva, Switzerland

Step into a role where creativity, science, and business ambition come together to shape the future of fragrance creation. As Head of the Creation Hub for Europe and being based in our Global Perfumery Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, you will guide one of the most talented and diverse creative communities in our industry, uniting perfumers, developers, and lab experts around a shared vision: delivering breakthrough ideas, outstanding customer experiences, and sustainable growth. This role will be part of the RCB European Leadership team and will contribute directly to the definition and execution of regional strategy. You will champion innovation, inspire a sizeable team of more than 100 creators, and steer the Brief-to-Adoption (B2A) engine that powers value creation across our PLU. With a blend of strategic thinking, creative empathy, commercial acumen, and transformational leadership, you will help shape the next chapter of dsm-firmenich’s creative excellence.

Your key responsibilities

Inspire, develop, and empower Perfumers, Fragrance Development Managers, and Lab teams to create fragrances that delight consumers and win briefs-promoting unity, equitable resource access, engagement, and high performance across a sizable, multidisciplinary organization.
Actively shape the development and careers of team members, building a highly engaged environment that supports growth, accountability, and succession.
Champion the use of proprietary data and analytics to drive high-impact, informed decisions that strengthen creative effectiveness and improve win rates.
Partner with relevant stakeholders to continuously evolve and invest in state-of-the-art digital creation platforms and tools serving our perfumers and creation community.
Collaborate closely with Global Consumer Brands Segment Creation Leaders, Creation Excellence, and commercial stakeholders to allocate the right resources to the right projects, winning and retaining business.
Lead, elevate, and continuously refine the Brief-to-Adoption (B2A) process to accelerate innovation, strengthen win rates and net adoption, and ensure seamless activation with measurable business impact.
Own and oversee critical KPIs, lab efficiency, and contribution to core commercial metrics-ensuring operational excellence, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
Foster a vibrant, inclusive, and growth-minded creative environment that supports talent development and promotion pathways, while strengthening fragrance collections and activating innovation as a competitive advantage.

We offer

The opportunity to lead, shape and inspire our world-class fragrance creation hub for Europe, comprising some of the world’s most talented people in our industry
A workplace embedded in our Global Perfumer Headquarters where imagination, curiosity, and collaboration thrive-where every idea contributes to the future of fragrance creation.
A company deeply committed to sustainability, inclusion, scientific excellence, and responsible creation.
Continuous growth through mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to global innovation and development communities.
An environment that values diversity, well-being, courage, and learning.
Competitive compensation, benefits, and international career advancement opportunities.

You bring

Relevant university degree (such as business, engineering, marketing, or science); experience in fragrance creation, product development, or related creative leadership within beauty, fragrance or consumer goods, ideally with responsibility for large cross functional teams.
Strong people leadership with the ability to inspire multidisciplinary creative teams, build credibility with technical experts, and develop talent while fostering an inclusive and engaged community.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the resilience to connect dots across teams, influence and create alliances, and represent the Creation Hub.
A transformational leadership mindset-confident challenging the status quo, taking informed risks, and motivating teams to deliver today’s targets while driving future innovation and strategic evolution.
Strategic and commercially oriented thinking, with the ability to anticipate opportunities and threats, position innovation as a differentiator with customers, and make data-driven decisions that support long-term business growth.
Fluency in English, working knowledge of French and strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with a beneficial network across the fragrance and consumer brands ecosystem; based in Geneva or willing to relocate.

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:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

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.