Marketing and Business Development Manager, Early life and Medical Nutrition

Job Title: Marketing and Business Development Manager, Early life and Medical Nutrition
City, Country Delft, The Netherlands (can be flexible)

Marketing and Business Development Manager, Early life and Medical Nutrition plays a key role within the ELN MN Marketing Business Development (BD) team, helping to execute marketing strategies that align with overall business objectives. This position is responsible for coordinating, supporting and implementing a variety of marketing activities across multiple workstreams, contributing to the successful rollout of initiatives, tracking project milestones and delivery.

Your key responsibilities

Executes regional marketing strategies and supporting priority growth initiatives across Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition
Develops internal relationships across marcomm, business insights, regulatory and commercial teams to obtain relevant inputs and ensure effective execution of marketing initiatives
Drives and supporting of marketing projects across multiple workstreams, including tracking milestones, managing timelines, and supporting on-time delivery of key initiatives
Supports the development and rollout of marketing concepts, value propositions and toolkits showcasing solutions, capabilities and unique selling propositions
Gathers and analysis market and competitor insights to support the development of growth plans, regional value propositions and go-to-market strategies
Works with various dsm-firmenich tools, templates and systems to support marketing execution and reporting
Supports ELN initiatives including HMOs, Biotics, Lipids, premix and selected product launches in EMEA
Supports MN initiatives including premix value propositions, taste-led compliance solutions, healthy aging, GLP-1 related opportunities, and specialized nutrition growth initiatives in EMEA
Works in close cooperation with account managers to support pipeline development and customer engagement through marketing-driven initiatives

We offer

A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable nutrition solutions
To play a key role in our purpose to improve the quality of life of our workforce, our families, our local communities, and society at large.
To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough innovations and technology.
To be part of a winning team that challenges the status quo and has the hunger for success.

You bring

Bachelor’s degree in science, nutrition, business, marketing or a related field, or equivalent experience
Initial professional experience in marketing, business development, sales support or a related commercial role
Understanding of key nutrition categories such as Vitamins, Nutritional Lipids, Premixes and/or HMOs is an asset
Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives in parallel
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a matrix organization
Strong communication, presentation and customer-facing skills
Proficient computer and analytical skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Very good English communication skills, both written and verbal

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.