R&D Data Management Delivery Expert

Job Title: R&D Data Management Delivery Expert.

City, Country: Kaiseraugst/Geneva, Switzerland /Delft, The Netherlands/ Barcelona, Spain.

Join our FAIR Data Management team to strategically lead the delivery of R&D data engineering and modeling projects that power FAIR, interoperable science. Build and scale pipelines, models, and catalogs on our modern data platform. Partner with scientists to turn complex requirements into reusable data products.

Your key responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of data engineering and modeling projects (pipelines, models, catalogs).
Enable and oversee squads to build and scale reliable pipelines and reusable data products, ensuring performance and quality.
Define and enforce modeling standards and metadata/lineage practices aligned with FAIR.
Partner with (data)scientists and IT, translating complex needs into practical, scalable data solutions.
Shape and govern scalable data architectures, guide adoption of modern approaches (e.g., Data Mesh), and ensure robust governance across scientific and research data domains.
Coach engineers/modelers and drive best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement.

We Offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

3+ years’ experience delivering R&D data engineering and modelling initiatives in a scientific environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Information Management, or a related field.
Deep expertise in data architecture, data governance, and FAIR principles, with the ability to drive technical execution and foster collaboration across R&D and technology teams.
Knowledge of modern data platforms and tooling such as cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure), Databricks (PySpark/Spark SQL), Unity Catalog, dbt, Informatica, Git/Azure DevOps, and CI/CD.
Strong data modeling and metadata skills—including Data Vault 2.0, lineage, and data quality frameworks.
Stakeholder leadership and communication, coupled with Agile/Lean ways of working and a curious, growth mindset that seeks better, smarter, more sustainable data‑driven decisions.

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.