LIMS Business Owner, Laboratory Excellence - Associate Manager

Job Title: LIMS Business Owner, Laboratory Excellence - Associate Manager

City, Country: Paris, France.

Be part of a worldwide Laboratory Excellence community powering the growth of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) business unit. In this role, you’ll lead the evolution of our Laboratory Information Management System, aligning digital priorities with strategic goals and ensuring our commercial laboratories unlock their full operational and business potential.

Laboratory Excellence is a global organization within the Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) business unit of dsm-firmenich. It operates across 30 sites worldwide, supported by a well-connected global community of more than 300 team members. The department ensures sustainable high performance, efficiency, and operational excellence, while creating future-ready capabilities to support the Perfumery & Beauty (P&B)’s growth ambitions.

Your key responsibilities

Define, prioritize, and maintain CLASS (internal name of the company's LIMS) backlog based on business needs and value
Maintain continuous communication with business stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on priorities
Collaborate with Digital & Tech to align roadmap with Class technology strategy
Act as the primary liaison between laboratory teams and Digital & Tech team
Coordinate a community of Class champions to perform quality controls on process & data, train and maintain knowledge repository
Monitor adoption, measure business impact, and ensure compliance with standards
Participate in Digital & Tech governance forums

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

Min. 5 years of experience in a similar role (industry or consultancy)
Experienced in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) & laboratory workflows
Analytical mindset for value measurement
Exposure to data governance and stewardship practices
Knowledge of Lean Management technics
Master’s degree level
Fluent in English

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.