Job Opportunities in Switzerland

Strategic Development Director


Work Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland
Hybrid


As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.


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.


In this role, you will join a dynamic and inspiring Transformation & Strategic development team of the Ingredients within Perfumery & Beauty.


You will have the opportunity to work on a diversified set of Strategic projects and, embedded within the Ingredients team, you will also get exposure to various high-priority, high-stake functional initiatives. You will thus contribute to shaping the future of Ingredients within Perfumery & Beauty while ensuring value creation and excellence in execution. By combining strategy and operational topics, you will benefit from a fast-learning environment to grow and evolve further in the Group.


In this role, you will interact closely with the Ingredients leadership team as well as the with Perfumery & Beauty and Corporate Strategy teams.


Key Responsibilities:

• Contribution to strategic planning activities: 5-year roadmap in partnership with the Ingredients leadership team, creating alignment, visibility and ensuring quality of execution
• Identification and facilitation of value creation opportunities such as cost optimization, pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, innovation, adjacencies
• Ensuring the alignment of initiatives with the overall business strategy and monitoring of performance in coordination with other functions (Finance, Project Management Office)
• Contribution to strategic thinking about future developments across our functions
• Support on high-priority, high-stake projects via coordination, financial modelling, development of strategic tools or analytic support
• Strategic portfolio transformation: support for existing / new Joint-Ventures as well as all M&A-related activities (scouting, due diligence, etc.) in partnership with the Perfumery & Beauty and Corporate Strategy teams

You bring:

• +7 years of relevant experience in Top Consulting firm and/or Corporate strategy. Sectorial expertise within Basic Chemicals, Specialty Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Flavors and Fragrances, Food & Beverages Industry is a plus
• MSc degree and/or Ph D in relevant discipline and/or executive MBA is an asset
• Proven experience in business/ corporate strategy, M&A and integration, business development, entrepreneurship
• Strategic and analytical capabilities with strong business and financial acumen
• Strong written and oral communication skills, incl. capacity to develop coherent and concise presentations
• Deal with ambiguity and proven ability to bring clarity
• Self-motivation with ability to handle multiple priorities and meet short deadlines
• Experience in working in a complex corporate environment, including building, and strengthening relationships internally and externally
• Fluent in French (C2) and English (C2)

We bring:

• A legacy of groundbreaking Research & Innovation and operational excellence, shaping the future of ingredients for Perfumery and Beauty

• Access to a unique ecosystem of senior business leaders, experienced operational & supply chain professionals, market experts, industry-leading scientists and perfumers
• A firm belief that working hand-in-hand with our Perfumery colleagues and with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• An esteemed leadership team driving the industry forward, offering mentorship and guidance to shape your career path
• A core value of sustainability, driving our strategy and purpose 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.


As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.


Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


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