Regulatory Affairs Sr Manager, Data Governance & Digital Projects
Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager, Data Governance & Digital Projects
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Join us as a Senior Manager, Data Governance & Digital Projects, where you'll lead digital regulatory initiatives, streamline data-related KPIs and optimize processes. You'll partner with Digital & Tech teams and Business Units to champion data governance, foster a data-driven culture, drive adoption, and contribute to the design of innovative digital tools. By aligning data strategy with business goals, you'll increase transparency and boost efficiency across Regulatory Affairs. If you’re passionate about digital technology and data, this is your opportunity to lead meaningful change.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities
'• Lead digital regulatory projects within the RA Data & Digital Solutions team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.
• Define, track, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure data quality and process efficiency.
• Drive process redesign initiatives to improve automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Actively contribute to data governance projects, ensuring compliance with best practices and data standards.
• Promote a holistic understanding of data assets and governance, fostering a data-driven culture.
• Advocate for and drive the adoption of digital tools across the Regulatory Affairs community, fostering engagement and smooth transitions through effective change management.
We bring
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
You bring
• Master’s degree in Data/Computer Science, Life Science, or related field.
• Fluent English.
• 10+ years of experience in Digital, Regulatory Affairs, or Database Management, ideally within complex, data-intensive organizations.
• Proven experience with Agile methodologies and Project Management, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Solid understanding of data governance and metadata management.
• Strong expertise in KPI frameworks and performance measurement techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and simplify complex concepts.
• Strategic thinking: make sense of complex data, trends and dynamics on a continually evolving basis, understand and anticipate potential impact these may have, and use them to shape the direction of the business.
• Innovative mindset: embrace innovation and build competencies to develop and execute on innovation.
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.
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.