Lead Expert - Plant-based Meat Fish and & Cheese Alternatives applications

In this role you are part of a global team where you will develop and deliver outstanding Integrated solutions for clients with a focus on Campus, Vestkorn, Taste, and ISOL. You will organize the development, the integration, and the maintenance of a regionalized winning portfolio.

You will lead Key projects, developing, producing, and presenting tailored solutions showing the effects of those combined flavor and ingredient systems. You will be visiting clients to work on on-site projects, as well as having global travels to interact with the global team. You will report to the Head of Application Meat, Fish & Cheese alternatives.

The position can be based either in Vienna (Austria) or Parma (Italy - Campus).

Your key responsibilities:

Pro-active development of joint solutions using best combination of dsm-firmenich ingredients.
Lead and support all type of plant-based client briefs beyond flavour selection.
Transfer technical knowledge to the local application team for all dsm-firmenich technologies
Build local winning portfolio (Campus, ISOL, Taste) that is reg. checked, available, and can be sampled with all necessary documents in place.
Build and maintain Key technical contacts to EUR based application team.
Develops full recipe design knowledge to support local clients.

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
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome

You bring:

A degree in Food technology.
Minimum 7 years of experience, preferably in the Flavor or Food ingredients industry. Experience in Plant Based Food Industry would be preferred.
Ability to Multitask various projects in detail.
Strong organizational skills and strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience and understanding of Plant-based Food formulation for Food Industry.
Passion for Plant based-food and pride in delighting curious demanding customers.

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.

The application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our internal career portal. For further information about the process, please contact Adrian Staniszewski: adrian.staniszewski@dsm-firmenich. com

DEI 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.